ZIP code 61251
Where is ZIP code 61251?
Fenton, Illinois
Whiteside County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61251 belongs to Fenton, Illinois in Whiteside County. 61251 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 309, 779 and 815. About 377 people live in the 61251 area, where the median household income is $79,464. The closest ZIP codes are 61250 (Erie, 5.4 mi south), 61261 (Lyndon, 6.7 mi east) and 61270 (Morrison, 7.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 61251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fenton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 309, 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.7285, -90.0457 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61251
| Population | 377 · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · lower than 74% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.1 years · lower than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $79,464 · higher than 57% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,686 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $190,900 · higher than 66% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 158 |
| Households | 158 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 17.56 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61250 | Erie, IL | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 61261 | Lyndon, IL | 6.7 mi E | Standard |
| 61270 | Morrison, IL | 7.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61277 | Prophetstown, IL | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 61230 | Albany, IL | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 61252 | Fulton, IL | 10.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 52734 | Clinton, IA | 10.9 mi NW | Unique |
| 52733 | Clinton, IA | 10.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 52736 | Clinton, IA | 10.9 mi NW | Unique |
| 52732 | Clinton, IA | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 52730 | Camanche, IA | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 61257 | Hillsdale, IL | 13.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61251
123 MAIN ST
FENTON IL 61251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61251?
- 61251 is a Fenton, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61251 in?
- ZIP code 61251 is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61251 in?
- 61251 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61251 use area codes 309, 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61251?
- About 377 people live in ZIP code 61251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61251?
- The median household income in 61251 is $79,464 a year, higher than 57% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61251 are 61250 (Erie, 5.4 miles), 61261 (Lyndon, 6.7 miles), 61270 (Morrison, 7.3 miles) and 61277 (Prophetstown, 8.4 miles).