ZIP code 61006
Where is ZIP code 61006?
Ashton, Illinois
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61006 belongs to Ashton, Illinois in Lee County. 61006 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 1,541 people live in the 61006 area, where the median household income is $75,938. The closest ZIP codes are 61031 (Franklin Grove, 5.6 mi west), 61068 (Rochelle, 8.3 mi northeast) and 61331 (Lee Center, 8.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 61006 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ashton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.8643, -89.2086 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 610 |
Population and income in 61006
| Population | 1,541 · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 22 · lower than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · lower than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $75,938 · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,883 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $155,500 · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $874 a month |
| Housing units | 699 |
| Households | 644 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 70.36 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61006. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61006
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61031 | Franklin Grove, IL | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 61068 | Rochelle, IL | 8.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61331 | Lee Center, IL | 8.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 61015 | Chana, IL | 8.9 mi N | Standard |
| 61378 | West Brooklyn, IL | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 61057 | Nachusa, IL | 9.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 60553 | Steward, IL | 10 mi E | Standard |
| 61061 | Oregon, IL | 12.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 61324 | Eldena, IL | 12.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 61310 | Amboy, IL | 13.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 60530 | Lee, IL | 13.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 60113 | Creston, IL | 13.8 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61006 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61006
123 MAIN ST
ASHTON IL 61006
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61006-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61006?
- 61006 is a Ashton, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61006 in?
- ZIP code 61006 is in Lee County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61006 in?
- 61006 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61006?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61006 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61006?
- About 1,541 people live in ZIP code 61006, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61006?
- The median household income in 61006 is $75,938 a year, higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61006?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61006 are 61031 (Franklin Grove, 5.6 miles), 61068 (Rochelle, 8.3 miles), 61331 (Lee Center, 8.8 miles) and 61015 (Chana, 8.9 miles).