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Saybrook, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61770.
Population
744
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
928
ZIP codes
1
Saybrook and its ZIP codes
Saybrook at a glance
- Saybrook is about 4.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,721 a year, 37% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $923 a month.
Local data for Saybrook, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saybrook, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,721
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$923/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (262), Irish Americans (148), Polish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Saybrook.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
PPP loans
$1.2M
63 loans, 147 jobs reported
How people get to work
Saybrook, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled17.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saybrook, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saybrook, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Saybrook
1 in or overlapping Saybrook. Population shown
Cities near Saybrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArrowsmithVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BellflowerVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| FooslandVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Gibson CityCity | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| AnchorVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| EllsworthVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ColfaxVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| FisherVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SibleyVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ElliottVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Le RoyCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Farmer CityCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MansfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| StrawnVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saybrook, IL in?
- Saybrook is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Saybrook, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saybrook include 61770.
- What is the population of Saybrook, IL?
- About 744 people live in Saybrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saybrook?
- Nearby places include Arrowsmith (5.6 mi), Bellflower (6.2 mi), Foosland (7.1 mi), Gibson City (8 mi), Anchor (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023