ZIP Code 61250 - Erie Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61250 is located in Erie Illinois. Portions of 61250 are also in Erie Township and Newton Township and Portland Township and Fenton Township and Loraine Township and Phenix Township and Lyndon Township. 61250 is primarily within Whiteside County, with some portions in Henry County. Regionally, 61250 is located in the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area.
ZIP Code 61250 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Erie |
| Primary County | Whiteside County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,713 |
| Area Code(s) | 309 / 779 / 815 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61250 Map
61250 Demographics
61250 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 61250 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61250 is White. The current unemployment level in 61250 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,713 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 33 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,066 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,197 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $344,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.3% |
61250 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,666 | 98.16% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61250 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 94.48% |
| Black | 2 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 5.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61250 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 121 | 7.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 265 | 16.17% |
| High School Diploma | 607 | 37.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 36 | 2.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 98 | 5.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 258 | 15.74% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 8.36% |
| Masters Degree | 105 | 6.41% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 0.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.18% |
61250 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.65853882, -90.09934998 |
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| Region | Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Sterling, IL Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 82 Square Miles |
61250 Schools
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61250 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72d - Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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