61079 ZIP Code — Shirland, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

ZIP code 61079 is located in Shirland, Illinois, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 3.87 square miles and serves a population of 213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,034. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61079 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

213
population
3.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61079

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City Status
Shirland Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 213
Population density 55 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 201
Geography
Land area 3.87 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 42.4445
Longitude -89.1977
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 815
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.7% 45.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 31.4% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 16.2% 19.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

213
Population
55
People per sq mi
52.4
Median age
$44,034
Median household income
$26,825
Per capita income
$98,400
Median home value
$1,016
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
82
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
5
3
5–9
3
6
10–14
6
10
15–19
11
15
20–24
15
2
25–34
3
6
35–44
6
13
45–54
13
10
55–59
11
10
60–64
10
15
65–74
15
7
75–84
7
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184219.7%
18 and over17180.3%
65 and over5023.5%
Median age52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White213100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.7% 45.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 31.4% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 16.2% 19.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 13.4%
$25k–$35k 15.5%
$35k–$50k 29.9%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 5.2%
$100k–$150k 19.6%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$15k–$25k13.4%
$25k–$35k15.5%
$35k–$50k29.9%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k5.2%
$100k–$150k19.6%
$150k–$200k4.1%
Median income$44,034

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%
$50k–$100k 50.0%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k–$300k 11.0%
$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$98,400
Median rent / month$1,016
Owner occupied84.5%
Renter occupied15.5%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached92.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.2
Avg household size (owned)2.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.0%
2000–20092.1%
1990–19991.0%
1980–19894.1%
1970–19790.0%
1960–196911.3%
1950–195913.4%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier60.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms26.8%
3 bedrooms55.7%
4 bedrooms13.4%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle21.6%
1 vehicle9.3%
2 vehicles44.3%
3 or more24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas71.1%
Electricity7.2%
Propane / LP gas5.2%
Fuel oil3.1%
Wood9.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2828.9%
Cohabiting couple77.2%
Male householder, no spouse3839.2%
Female householder, no spouse2424.7%
Households with children under 181313.4%
Households with seniors (65+)4849.5%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%42.0%
Married28.9%30.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed27.8%10.2%
Divorced7.2%17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 25.4%
Some college, no degree 32.8%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.4%
Graduate / professional 20.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.3%
Bachelor's or higher30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool12.4%
Kindergarten12.4%
Elementary school1229.3%
High school1843.9%
College / grad school922.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%
Manufacturing 28.7%
Retail trade 13.9%
Wholesale trade 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.0%
Professional & management 4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Construction 3.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.7%
Service19.8%
Sales & office29.7%
Natural resources & construction4.0%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.1%
Government12.9%
Self-employed2.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.1%
Carpool7.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.6

Poverty

All people 8.5%
Under 18 years 7.1%
18 and over 8.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.2%
Retirement income39.2%
Supplemental Security9.3%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP15.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.1%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis25.6%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist69.4%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans74.1%
Disability%
Any disability14.1%
Under 187.1%
18–64 years19.0%
65 and over8.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.8%
Public insurance47.9%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only20395.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)213100.0%
Born in same state20495.8%
Born in different state12357.7%
Foreign born94.2%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French5123.9%
Polish2310.8%
AncestryCount%
German178%
Italian62.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.5%
Internet access80.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61079

What city is ZIP code 61079 in?

ZIP code 61079 is primarily assigned to Shirland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61079 in?

ZIP code 61079 falls within Winnebago County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61079 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61079 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61079?

The median home value in ZIP code 61079 is $98,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61079?

The median household income in ZIP code 61079 is $44,034, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61079 in?

ZIP code 61079 observes the CST timezone.

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