61079 Shirland, IL is a small community located in Winnebago County. The population of 61079 is estimated to be 180 people with a population density of 100 people per square mile. Residents of 61079 Shirland enjoy numerous activities and organizations in their community.
Local businesses in 61079 include the Shirland Cafe, serving American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Joy’s Auto Repair offering professional auto repair services; and the J&S Grocery Store which stocks fresh produce and everyday essentials. Other nearby businesses include Artisan Touch Quilt Shop located in nearby Rockford, and Corkscrew Lounge & Wine Bar situated in nearby Rockton.
Residents can also partake in various outdoor activities year-round such as fishing at Stockton Lake, camping at Lowden State Park or visiting the Anderson Japanese Gardens located just outside Rockford. Local organizations that serve the community are the Shirland Public Library, which offers free adult literacy instruction,and The Reading Road Trip Program which provides books to children who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them.
For sports fans, there are several local sporting events held throughout the year including baseball games at Joe Faber Field, basketball games at Belvidere High School gymnasium or lacrosse matches at Freeport High School Soccer Fields. No matter what season it is, residents of 61079 Shirland have plenty to do within their own community or surrounding areas!
The population in Shirland (zip 61079) is 180. There are 102 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shirland (zip 61079) is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shirland (zip 61079) is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shirland (zip 61079)
- 40.8% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 44.1% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Shirland (zip 61079)
- 96.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander