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Oregon, IL
City in Ogle County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61061.
Population
3,851
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,998
ZIP codes
1
Oregon and its ZIP codes
Oregon at a glance
- Oregon is about 8.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,841 a year, 14% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 (46% below Illinois) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Oregon, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oregon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,841
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,166), Irish Americans (431), Swedish Americans (377).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Oregon.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,844
14,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $7,100 per person
PPP loans
$16.04M
285 loans, 1,893 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oregon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oregon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oregon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Oregon
1 in or overlapping Oregon. Population shown
Cities near Oregon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount MorrisVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Lost NationCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Leaf RiverVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ByronCity | 8.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Grand DetourCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Stillman ValleyVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| AshtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| AdelineVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KingsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Franklin GroveVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PoloCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| NachusaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| DixonCity | 14 mi | 9.5 |
| HillcrestVillage | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 15 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oregon, IL in?
- Oregon is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Oregon, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oregon include 61061.
- What is the population of Oregon, IL?
- About 3,851 people live in Oregon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oregon?
- Nearby places include Mount Morris (5.2 mi), Lost Nation (7.2 mi), Leaf River (8.2 mi), Byron (8.5 mi), Grand Detour (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023