ZIP Code 61230 -- Albany, IL

Whiteside | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 89.27% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,039
Unknown
Median Income
$62,344
Home Value
$138,600
Median Rent
$736
Median Age
41.10
Diversity Index
12.90
Very Low
Cost of Living
54.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.6%

About ZIP Code 61230

ZIP code 61230 in Albany, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 1,039. The median household income is $62,344, which is This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $138,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 54.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.10 years. Approximately 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Whiteside, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,039
Median Age
41.10
Male Population
560
53.9%
Female Population
479
46.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
12.90 Very Low
White
95.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,344
Mean Household Income
$79,574
Per Capita Income
$32,168
Below Poverty Line
5.3%

This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$138,600
Median Rent
$736
Total Housing Units
449
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
39
8.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1966
Owner Occupied
89.3%
Renter Occupied
10.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.3% Renter 10.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
479
Employment Rate
95.4%
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.8%
Carpool
29.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.4%

Cost of Living Index

54.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 61230 is 45.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Whiteside

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
61081 Sterling 20,844 $67,586
61071 Rock falls 13,581 $60,508
61270 Morrison 6,912 $80,867
61252 Fulton 5,437 $59,861
61277 Prophetstown 3,054 $70,363
61250 Erie 2,781 $84,688

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 61230

ZIP code 61230 (Albany, IL) has a total population of 1,039 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 61230 is $62,344 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 61230 is primarily located in Albany, Illinois (IL). It falls within Whiteside County.

The median home value in ZIP code 61230 is $138,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $736.

The median age in ZIP code 61230 is 41.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 61230 has a cost of living index of 54.23 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 61230, 15.46% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.49% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 61230 is 4.59%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 2.44% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.