ZIP Code 61048 Demographics

Stephenson County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61048 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,851

↓ 91.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,313

↑ +27.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$158,300

↑ +29.8% vs county

Median Age

46.6 yrs

↓ +2.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

↑ 24.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61048 compares to Stephenson County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61048 $73k Stephenson $58k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61048 $158k Stephenson $122k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

84.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$613

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61048 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$158,300
Down Payment (20%)$31,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,004P&I: $800 | Tax: $158 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$613
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $391/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61048, sorted by distance.

61027 5.4 mi away stephenson county 61044 6.0 mi away stephenson county 61089 6.3 mi away stephenson county 61050 6.5 mi away stephenson county 61059 7.2 mi away jo daviess county 61062 9.0 mi away stephenson county 61087 10.4 mi away jo daviess county 61032 11.2 mi away stephenson county

About Stephenson County

Stephenson County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 44,482. The county's median household income is $57,527 and median home value is $122,000. ZIP code 61048 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Stephenson County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.