ZIP code 61078
Where is ZIP code 61078?
Shannon, Illinois
Carroll County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61078 belongs to Shannon, Illinois in Carroll County. 61078 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 1,459 people live in the 61078 area, where the median household income is $75,769. The closest ZIP codes are 61046 (Lanark, 6.1 mi southwest), 61007 (Baileyville, 8.2 mi east) and 61062 (Pearl City, 8.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 61078 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shannon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 42.161, -89.7481 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 610 |
Population and income in 61078
| Population | 1,459 · lower than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · lower than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.8 years · lower than 66% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $75,769 · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,558 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $133,100 · lower than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $715 a month |
| Housing units | 677 |
| Households | 562 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 55.36 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61078. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61078
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61046 | Lanark, IL | 6.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 61007 | Baileyville, IL | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 61062 | Pearl City, IL | 8.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 61030 | Forreston, IL | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 61032 | Freeport, IL | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 61027 | Eleroy, IL | 11.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 61053 | Mount Carroll, IL | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 61051 | Milledgeville, IL | 13.5 mi S | Standard |
| 61014 | Chadwick, IL | 13.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 61044 | Kent, IL | 13.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 61064 | Polo, IL | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 61039 | German Valley, IL | 14.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61078 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61078
123 MAIN ST
SHANNON IL 61078
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61078-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61078?
- 61078 is a Shannon, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61078 in?
- ZIP code 61078 is in Carroll County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61078 in?
- 61078 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61078?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61078 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61078?
- About 1,459 people live in ZIP code 61078, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61078?
- The median household income in 61078 is $75,769 a year, higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61078?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61078 are 61046 (Lanark, 6.1 miles), 61007 (Baileyville, 8.2 miles), 61062 (Pearl City, 8.3 miles) and 61030 (Forreston, 8.9 miles).