ZIP code 61079
Where is ZIP code 61079?
Shirland, Illinois
Winnebago County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 61079 belongs to Shirland, Illinois in Winnebago County. 61079 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Shirland post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 210 people live in the 61079 area, where the median household income is $46,367. The closest ZIP codes are 61072 (Rockton, 5.6 mi east), 61024 (Durand, 5.7 mi west) and 61106 (Rockford, 8.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 61079 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shirland |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 42.4445, -89.1976 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 610 |
Population and income in 61079
| Population | 210 · lower than 92% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 54 · lower than 52% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.6 years · higher than 89% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $46,367 · lower than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,004 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,200 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,063 a month |
| Housing units | 101 |
| Households | 101 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 3.87 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61072 | Rockton, IL | 5.6 mi E | Standard |
| 61024 | Durand, IL | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
| 61106 | Rockford, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61110 | Rockford, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61125 | Rockford, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61126 | Rockford, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61130 | Loves Park, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61131 | Loves Park, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61132 | Loves Park, IL | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61080 | South Beloit, IL | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 53512 | Beloit, WI | 9.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 53511 | Beloit, WI | 9.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61079
PO BOX 123
SHIRLAND IL 61079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61079?
- 61079 is a Shirland, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61079 in?
- ZIP code 61079 is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61079 in?
- 61079 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61079 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61079?
- About 210 people live in ZIP code 61079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61079?
- The median household income in 61079 is $46,367 a year, lower than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 61079 for a street address?
- No. 61079 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Shirland use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61079 are 61072 (Rockton, 5.6 miles), 61024 (Durand, 5.7 miles), 61106 (Rockford, 8.3 miles) and 61110 (Rockford, 8.3 miles).