The U.S. ZIP Code 61081 is associated with Sterling, IL in Whiteside County. The current population estimate is 21,121. In this Illinois region, an estimated 89.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,796. The median household income is $52,027, while about 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 61081 is approximately 43.0 years, and 24.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 61081 is $52,027, while the region's mean household income is $71,878. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,796. The per capita income in ZIP Code 61081 of $29,796 is approximately 17.32% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 6.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 34.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 61081 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.2% of 61081 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 61081, 89.2% of the population graduated high school, while 19.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Whiteside County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 61081, 96.4% is one race, while 3.6% are two or more races. Approximately 21.2% of 61081 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 61081 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.9%), followed by Black or African American (4.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 61081, 88.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Whiteside County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.2% |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 61081 are older than average. The median age of 43.0 years in ZIP Code 61081 is approximately 12.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 61081 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 61081 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 61081 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 61081 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 61081, an estimated 23.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Whiteside County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.8% |
In 61081, 61.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.2 minutes. Approximately 24.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 61081 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 61081 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 61081 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 61081 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 19.05¢/kWh | 14.03¢/kWh | 10.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 61081 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.01 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.23 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.74 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |