Whiteside County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
55,305
population (2021)
-5.5%
pop change since 2010
17195
FIPS code
Whiteside County ZIP code map
About Whiteside County
Whiteside County is located in Illinois and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 55,305 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.5% from 58,498 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Whiteside County is 17195.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 55,305 |
| 2010 population | 58,498 |
| Change | -5.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17195 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Whiteside County
ZIP codes for Whiteside County, IL (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61037 | Galt | Whiteside | View map |
| 61071 | Rock Falls | Whiteside | View map |
| 61081 | Sterling | Whiteside | View map |
| 61230 | Albany | Whiteside | View map |
| 61243 | Deer Grove | Whiteside | View map |
| 61250 | Erie | Whiteside | View map |
| 61251 | Fenton | Whiteside | View map |
| 61252 | Fulton | Whiteside | View map |
| 61261 | Lyndon | Whiteside | View map |
| 61270 | Morrison | Whiteside | View map |
| 61277 | Prophetstown | Whiteside | View map |
| 61283 | Tampico | Whiteside | View map |
Demographics & statistics
56,772
Population
43.4
Median age
$64,174
Median household income
$35,770
Per capita income
$149,536
Median home value
$690
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
20,415
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,551
Under 5
1,528
1,661
5–9
1,636
1,961
10–14
1,931
1,693
15–19
1,668
1,636
20–24
1,611
3,084
25–34
3,037
3,180
35–44
3,131
3,606
45–54
3,551
2,031
55–59
2,001
2,159
60–64
2,126
3,478
65–74
3,426
1,778
75–84
1,752
784
85+
772
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,448 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 44,324 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 11,990 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
1.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,590 | 83.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,957 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,574 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 1,062 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 653 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 366 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $64,174 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
26.1%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,536 |
| Median rent / month | $690 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 86.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.7% |
| Electricity | 14.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,719 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,005 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,641 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,255 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,609 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,524 | 35.3% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 23.8% |
| Married | 53.1% | 49.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
39.5%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.4%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,133 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 524 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,542 | 41.5% |
| High school | 3,115 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,830 | 17.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
19.1%
Retail trade
11.5%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Professional & management
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Public administration
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 25.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
15.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.8% |
| Retirement income | 33.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,671 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,693 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 1,180 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 809 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 143 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,204 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 54,769 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 42,192 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 435 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,568 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 719 | 53.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,795 | 13.7% |
| French | 5,281 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 4,299 | 7.6% |
| English | 3,660 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 582 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 367 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 140 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 114 | 0.2% |
| German | 65 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 87.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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