61775 ZIP Code — Strawn, IL

Livingston County, Illinois

ZIP code 61775 is located in Strawn, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 32.19 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61775

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 $113,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 43% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 61775 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

240
population
32.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61775 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61775

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City Status
Strawn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61773 Sibley (5 mi) 61731 Cropsey (7 mi) 61741 Forrest (7.7 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (7.8 mi) 61739 Fairbury (9.1 mi) 60952 Melvin (9.9 mi) 61720 Anchor (10.3 mi) 60962 Roberts (11.4 mi) 60936 Gibson City (12.7 mi) 61728 Colfax (13.1 mi) 60959 Piper City (14.7 mi) 61769 Saunemin (16 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 240
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 32.19 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 40.6453
Longitude -88.3951
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 50.7% 41.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 13.8% 34.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 34.1% 21.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.8% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

240
Population
7
People per sq mi
52.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$36,678
Per capita income
$113,000
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
114
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
2
9
5–9
5
9
10–14
5
10
15–19
7
3
20–24
2
19
25–34
12
10
35–44
7
12
45–54
7
10
55–59
6
17
60–64
11
9
65–74
5
6
75–84
4
30
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185121.3%
18 and over18978.8%
65 and over7330.4%
Median age52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White240100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.7% 41.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 13.8% 34.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 34.1% 21.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.8% 8.8%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 43.1%
$35k–$50k 4.9%
$50k–$75k 8.1%
$75k–$100k 5.7%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k+ 9.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k43.1%
$35k–$50k4.9%
$50k–$75k8.1%
$75k–$100k5.7%
$100k–$150k17.9%
$150k–$200k1.6%
$200k+9.8%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%
$50k–$100k 18.7%
$100k–$150k 45.8%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k–$300k 12.1%
$300k–$500k 11.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$113,000
Median rent / month$1,063
Owner occupied87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%
Vacant5.4%
Single-family detached96.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.1%
Median rooms7.4
Avg household size (owned)1.57

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.5%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19991.5%
1980–19891.5%
1970–197916.9%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19594.6%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier68.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms8.5%
3 bedrooms40.0%
4 bedrooms8.5%
5+ bedrooms43.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle5.7%
2 vehicles74.0%
3 or more19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas22.0%
Electricity17.1%
Propane / LP gas57.7%
Wood3.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5343.1%
Cohabiting couple32.4%
Male householder, no spouse6452.0%
Female householder, no spouse32.4%
Households with children under 182419.5%
Households with seniors (65+)6956.1%
Average household size1.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.7%24.0%
Married43.5%68.0%
Separated1.5%4.0%
Widowed37.4%2.7%
Divorced6.9%1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 54.3%
Some college, no degree 16.3%
Associate's degree 16.3%
Bachelor's degree 7.6%
Graduate / professional 2.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.7%
Bachelor's or higher9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2862.2%
High school1737.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%
Agriculture & mining 27.0%
Manufacturing 9.9%
Construction 9.0%
Finance & real estate 7.2%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Other services 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 2.7%
Professional & management 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.1%
Service14.4%
Sales & office1.8%
Natural resources & construction26.1%
Production & transportation22.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.3%
Government0.0%
Self-employed11.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.3%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 29.2%
Under 18 years 78.4%
18 and over 15.9%
Married-couple families 26.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.5%
Retirement income63.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP0.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.7%
High blood pressure32.6%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.8%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist61.9%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss16.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8243.4%
Disability%
Any disability30.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.2%
65 and over90.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.2%
Public insurance60.0%
No insurance5.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only23497.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)240100.0%
Born in same state240100.0%
Born in different state22794.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9740.4%
Arab4317.9%
AncestryCount%
French135.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.2%
Internet access60.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61775

What city is ZIP code 61775 in?

ZIP code 61775 is primarily assigned to Strawn, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61775 in?

ZIP code 61775 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61775 have a large veteran population?

43% of civilians in ZIP code 61775 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 61775 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 61775 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61775 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61775 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61775?

29% of residents in ZIP code 61775 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 61775 in?

ZIP code 61775 observes the CST timezone.

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