Sterling, Illinois
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, with an estimated population of 14,508 in 2023. It sits at 41.7997, -89.6959 in the America/Chicago time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Sterling |
| Type | city |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 14,508 |
| Land area | 5.95 sq mi (15.40 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.7997, -89.6959 |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| ZIP codes | 61081 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Sterling
Sterling covers 1 ZIP code: 61081. Browse all ZIP codes in Illinois for the full list.
Where is Sterling?
Sterling is located in Illinois, in Whiteside County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Rock Falls 3 km · ILDixon 19 km · ILMilledgeville 19 km · ILTampico 20 km · ILLyndon 21 km · ILMorrison 22 km · ILPolo 23 km · ILProphetstown 25 km · IL
Other places in Whiteside County
Rock Falls 8,600Morrison 3,981Fulton 3,567Prophetstown 1,904Erie 1,485Albany 846Tampico 676Lyndon 525
Frequently asked questions
What county is Sterling, IL in?
Sterling is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sterling, IL?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 14,508.
What time zone is Sterling in?
Sterling is in the America/Chicago time zone.