ZIP code 61251: Fenton, IL
61251 is a ZIP code in Fenton, Illinois, mainly in Whiteside County, part of the Sterling, IL micro area. About 377 people live here.
- Population
- 377
- Median household income
- $79,464
- Typical home value
- $233,200+8.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.1
- Homeowners
- 86.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 61251 details
| City | Fenton |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Metro area | Sterling, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 17.6 sq mi |
| Population density | 21 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.72909, -90.07290 |
ZIP codes near 61251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61250 | Erie, IL | 5.4 mi | 2,781 |
| 61230 | Albany, IL | 7.2 mi | 1,039 |
| 61252 | Fulton, IL | 7.9 mi | 5,437 |
| 61261 | Lyndon, IL | 8.4 mi | 656 |
| 61270 | Morrison, IL | 8.8 mi | 6,912 |
| 52734 | Clinton, IA | 9.9 mi | — |
| 52733 | Clinton, IA | 10.0 mi | — |
| 52736 | Clinton, IA | 10.0 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 61251?
A typical home in ZIP code 61251 is worth about $233,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $79,464 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $233,200 homeWhat can a $79,464 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 61251
What city is ZIP code 61251?
ZIP code 61251 is in Fenton, IL, in Whiteside County.
What county is ZIP code 61251 in?
61251 is mainly in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 61251?
About 377 people live in ZIP code 61251, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61251 in?
61251 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.