61773 ZIP Code — Sibley, IL

Ford County, Illinois

ZIP code 61773 is located in Sibley, Illinois, within Ford County. It covers approximately 42.58 square miles and serves a population of 352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61773

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 $132,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,542. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61773 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

352
population
42.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61773 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61773

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City Status
Sibley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61775 Strawn (5 mi) 61731 Cropsey (6.8 mi) 60952 Melvin (7.5 mi) 61720 Anchor (7.6 mi) 60936 Gibson City (7.8 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (11.7 mi) 60962 Roberts (11.8 mi) 61770 Saybrook (12.5 mi) 61741 Forrest (12.6 mi) 61728 Colfax (12.8 mi) 61739 Fairbury (13 mi) 61845 Foosland (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 352
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 053
Geography
Land area 42.58 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 40.5736
Longitude -88.3847
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.8% 48.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 44.2% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 9.0% 18.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

352
Population
8
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$68,542
Median household income
$28,765
Per capita income
$132,400
Median home value
$1,146
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
146
Housing units
5.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
10
16
5–9
17
6
10–14
6
21
15–19
21
9
20–24
10
14
25–34
15
16
35–44
16
19
45–54
19
7
55–59
8
10
60–64
11
18
65–74
19
25
75–84
26
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189527.0%
18 and over25773.0%
65 and over9125.9%
Median age40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%
Two or more races 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
GroupCount%
White34998.9%
Two or more races30.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.8% 48.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 44.2% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 9.0% 18.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 7.1%
$10k–$15k 2.1%
$15k–$25k 7.1%
$25k–$35k 14.2%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$75k–$100k 27.7%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.1%
$10k–$15k2.1%
$15k–$25k7.1%
$25k–$35k14.2%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k27.7%
$100k–$150k5.7%
$150k–$200k8.5%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$68,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%
$50k–$100k 27.2%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k–$300k 23.7%
$300k–$500k 6.1%
$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$132,400
Median rent / month$1,146
Owner occupied80.9%
Renter occupied19.1%
Vacant18.5%
Single-family detached92.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.68

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19891.2%
1970–19798.7%
1960–196912.1%
1950–195919.1%
1940–19499.8%
1939 or earlier38.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.9%
1 bedroom3.5%
2 bedrooms27.7%
3 bedrooms50.9%
4 bedrooms11.6%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle35.5%
2 vehicles27.7%
3 or more35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.5%
Electricity14.2%
Propane / LP gas16.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8056.7%
Cohabiting couple42.8%
Male householder, no spouse2114.9%
Female householder, no spouse3625.5%
Households with children under 183927.7%
Households with seniors (65+)6344.7%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.4%25.3%
Married60.6%52.7%
Separated0.7%4.7%
Widowed1.5%6.7%
Divorced13.9%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 11.5%
HS graduate 50.0%
Some college, no degree 23.0%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 4.0%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool66.9%
Kindergarten1618.4%
Elementary school2629.9%
High school3843.7%
College / grad school11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 35.8%
Education & healthcare 14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Finance & real estate 6.2%
Retail trade 5.6%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Construction 3.7%
Public administration 1.9%
Other services 1.2%
Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.7%
Service17.9%
Sales & office24.1%
Natural resources & construction5.6%
Production & transportation6.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.5%
Government1.9%
Self-employed28.4%
Unpaid family workers9.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.6%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home23.6%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)23.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%
Under 18 years 6.4%
18 and over 8.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.4%
Retirement income17.0%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.4%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist63.7%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss15.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans187.0%
Disability%
Any disability14.8%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years16.3%
65 and over25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.1%
Public insurance35.2%
No insurance16.5%
Uninsured under 1925.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only33294.3%
Spanish20.6%
Other Indo-European20.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)35199.7%
Born in same state35099.4%
Born in different state31188.4%
Foreign born10.3%
Naturalized citizen10.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4312.2%
French236.5%
Arab144%
AncestryCount%
Polish82.3%
English41.1%
Dutch30.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61773

What city is ZIP code 61773 in?

ZIP code 61773 is primarily assigned to Sibley, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61773 in?

ZIP code 61773 falls within Ford County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61773?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61773 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 61773 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61773 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 61773 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61773 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61773 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 61773 in?

ZIP code 61773 observes the CST timezone.

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