ZIP code 61277
Where is ZIP code 61277?
Prophetstown, Illinois
Whiteside County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61277 belongs to Prophetstown, Illinois in Whiteside County. 61277 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 3,054 people live in the 61277 area, where the median household income is $70,363. The closest ZIP codes are 61261 (Lyndon, 6.3 mi north), 61250 (Erie, 7.3 mi west) and 61258 (Hooppole, 7.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 61277 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Prophetstown |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 309, 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.6312, -89.9467 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61277
| Population | 3,054 · higher than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44 years · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $70,363 · lower than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,872 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $148,200 · lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $801 a month |
| Housing units | 1,330 |
| Households | 1,167 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 24% |
| Land area | 133.69 sq mi (plus 0.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61277. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61277
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61261 | Lyndon, IL | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 61250 | Erie, IL | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 61258 | Hooppole, IL | 7.8 mi S | Standard |
| 61283 | Tampico, IL | 8 mi E | Standard |
| 61251 | Fenton, IL | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 61270 | Morrison, IL | 12.9 mi N | Standard |
| 61243 | Deer Grove, IL | 12.9 mi E | Standard |
| 61346 | New Bedford, IL | 14.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 61037 | Galt, IL | 14.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61257 | Hillsdale, IL | 14.7 mi W | Standard |
| 61235 | Atkinson, IL | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 61071 | Rock Falls, IL | 16.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61277 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61277
123 MAIN ST
PROPHETSTOWN IL 61277
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Brookhaven, Leon Corners, Portland, Portland Corners and Wethersfield: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61277-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61277?
- 61277 is a Prophetstown, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61277 in?
- ZIP code 61277 is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61277 in?
- 61277 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61277?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61277 use area codes 309, 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61277?
- About 3,054 people live in ZIP code 61277, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61277?
- The median household income in 61277 is $70,363 a year, lower than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61277?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61277 are 61261 (Lyndon, 6.3 miles), 61250 (Erie, 7.3 miles), 61258 (Hooppole, 7.8 miles) and 61283 (Tampico, 8 miles).