ZIP code 61261: Lyndon, IL
61261 is a ZIP code in Lyndon, Illinois, mainly in Whiteside County, part of the Sterling, IL micro area. About 656 people live here.
- Population
- 656
- Median household income
- $64,375
- Typical home value
- $123,300+1.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 60
- Homeowners
- 89.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 61261 details
| City | Lyndon |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16.6 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 40 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 31.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.73602, -89.91003 |
ZIP codes near 61261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61270 | Morrison, IL | 6.8 mi | 6,912 |
| 61251 | Fenton, IL | 8.4 mi | 377 |
| 61277 | Prophetstown, IL | 8.5 mi | 3,054 |
| 61037 | Galt, IL | 8.5 mi | 145 |
| 61071 | Rock Falls, IL | 10.9 mi | 13,581 |
| 61081 | Sterling, IL | 11.8 mi | 20,844 |
| 61250 | Erie, IL | 11.8 mi | 2,781 |
| 61283 | Tampico, IL | 11.8 mi | 1,269 |
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 61261?
A typical home in ZIP code 61261 is worth about $123,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $64,375 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 61261
What city is ZIP code 61261?
ZIP code 61261 is in Lyndon, IL, in Whiteside County.
What county is ZIP code 61261 in?
61261 is mainly in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 61261?
About 656 people live in ZIP code 61261, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61261 in?
61261 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.