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Fairbury, IL
City in Livingston County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61739.
Population
3,713
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,017
ZIP codes
1
Fairbury and its ZIP codes
Fairbury at a glance
- Fairbury is about 8.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,962 a year, 15% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,200 (38% below Illinois) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Fairbury, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairbury, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,962
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$162,200
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,058), Irish Americans (528), Italian Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Fairbury.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,719
13,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,561 per person
PPP loans
$15.9M
316 loans, 1,732 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fairbury, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairbury, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairbury, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Fairbury
1 in or overlapping Fairbury. Population shown
Cities near Fairbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForrestVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| StrawnVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ChenoaCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| SauneminVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ChatsworthTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| AnchorVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PontiacCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| SibleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ColfaxVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| CullomVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Piper CityVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| EmingtonVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| OdellVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MelvinVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairbury, IL in?
- Fairbury is in Livingston County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairbury, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairbury include 61739.
- What is the population of Fairbury, IL?
- About 3,713 people live in Fairbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairbury?
- Nearby places include Forrest (5.4 mi), Strawn (8.8 mi), Chenoa (11 mi), Saunemin (12 mi), Chatsworth (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023