ZIP Code 61081 - Sterling Illinois

ZIP Code 61081 is located in Sterling Illinois. Portions of 61081 are also in Como and Coleta and Galt and Jordan Township and Sterling Township and Hopkins Township and Genesee Township and Lyndon Township. 61081 is primarily within Whiteside County, with some portions in Lee County. Regionally, it is located in the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area.

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ZIP Code 61081 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSterling
Primary CountyWhiteside County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)21,138
Area Code(s)779 / 815
Current Time
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61081 Demographics

61081 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 61081 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61081 is White. The current unemployment level in 61081 is 4.3%.

Population21,138
Population Growth Rate-0.22%
Population Density165 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,354
Percentage High Income Households2.0%
Median Household Income (2021)$57,813
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$59,330
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)4.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 78.80%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 55.68%

61081 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White18,59278.72%
Black4271.81%
Hispanic4,33118.34%
Asian2441.03%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander250.11%

61081 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,81759.15%
Black672.18%
Hispanic1,14537.27%
Asian351.14%
Native American80.26%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

61081 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,38010.92%
Bachelor Degree1,80114.25%
High School Diploma4,26733.77%
No High School Diploma2181.73%
GED or Alternate6375.04%
1 or More Years of College1,92915.26%
Associates Degree1,39211.02%
Masters Degree7806.17%
Professional Degree2051.62%
Doctorate Degree280.22%

61081 Geography

Coordinates41.84306335,-89.74076843
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 61081
RegionsDavenport-Rock Island-Moline Area
Rockford Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasSterling, IL
Dixon, IL
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area128 Square Miles

61081 Politics

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61081 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54g - Rock River Hills

61081 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)10162738495963605240291738
Avg Max Temp (°F)28334660728184827563473359
Avg Precip (In.)1.461.412.573.574.244.613.644.433.242.722.722.0536.66

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