ZIP code 61277: Prophetstown, IL
61277 is a ZIP code in Prophetstown, Illinois, mainly in Whiteside County, part of the Sterling, IL micro area. About 3,054 people live here.
- Population
- 3,054
- Median household income
- $70,363
- Typical home value
- $171,400+7.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $801gross, per month
- Median age
- 44
- Homeowners
- 76.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 61277 details
| City | Prophetstown |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County (also partly Henry County) |
| Metro area | Sterling, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 133.7 sq mi, plus 0.9 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 23 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 27.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.61358, -89.93058 |
Median rent in 61277 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $491/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $836/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $734/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $868/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 61277
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61258 | Hooppole, IL | 6.4 mi | 182 |
| 61283 | Tampico, IL | 7.5 mi | 1,269 |
| 61261 | Lyndon, IL | 8.5 mi | 656 |
| 61250 | Erie, IL | 9.8 mi | 2,781 |
| 61251 | Fenton, IL | 10.8 mi | 377 |
| 61243 | Deer Grove, IL | 13.0 mi | 155 |
| 61346 | New Bedford, IL | 13.2 mi | 43 |
| 61234 | Annawan, IL | 13.5 mi | 1,116 |
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 61277?
A typical home in ZIP code 61277 is worth about $171,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $70,363 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $171,400 homeWhat can a $70,363 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 61277
What city is ZIP code 61277?
ZIP code 61277 is in Prophetstown, IL, in Whiteside County.
What county is ZIP code 61277 in?
61277 is mainly in Whiteside County, Illinois, and partly in Henry County.
What is the population of ZIP code 61277?
About 3,054 people live in ZIP code 61277, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61277 in?
61277 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.