ZIP Code 61078 - Shannon Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61078 is located in Shannon Illinois. Portions of 61078 are also in Lake Carroll and Cherry Grove-Shannon Township and Florence Township (Stephenson County) and Forreston Township and Brookville Township and Loran Township and Rock Creek-Lima Township. 61078 is primarily within Carroll County, with some portions in Stephenson County and Ogle County. Regionally, 61078 is located in the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area.
ZIP Code 61078 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Shannon |
| Primary County | Carroll County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,255 |
| Area Code(s) | 779 / 815 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61078 Map
61078 Demographics
61078 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61078 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61078 is White. The current unemployment level in 61078 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,255 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 22 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 618 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,167 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $375,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.88% |
61078 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,319 | 96.56% |
| Black | 5 | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61078 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 94.53% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61078 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 78 | 8.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 98 | 10.23% |
| High School Diploma | 390 | 40.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 42 | 4.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 178 | 18.58% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 12.32% |
| Masters Degree | 35 | 3.65% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61078 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.16695786, -89.73033142 |
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| Regions | Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area Rockford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Freeport, IL Rochelle, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 58 Square Miles |
61078 Schools
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61078 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54g - Rock River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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