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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Illinois Postal Zip Code 61081
8.7% of Illinois is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 61081 is used by homes and businesses in and around Sterling, Illinois, and covers 325.3 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Here are some facts about Sterling, Illinois:
- Sterling is a city located on the banks of Rock River in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- The city was established in 1834 and incorporated in 1857.
- According to the 2020 Census, the population of Sterling is 14,427.
- Sterling is home to the Dillon Home Museum, the historic home of former Illinois Governor William A. Dillon and his family, which is now a museum open to the public.
- The city hosts the annual Whiteside County Fair, which is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Illinois.
- Sterling is also known for its Twin City Farmers Market, which features produce grown by local farmers and artisans.
- The city has a variety of parks and outdoor recreation areas, including Lawrence Park, Hoover Park, and Sinnissippi Park, which features a lagoon, walking paths, and playgrounds.
- Sterling is located near the town of Rock Falls, with which it forms the Twin Cities, a contiguous urban area with a combined population of around 37,000.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240
