| ZIP Code | 61012 |
|---|---|
| City | Capron |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Boone County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 929 ft |
| Latitude | 42.401445 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.764558 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.15 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 21.3% ▲ 334% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (5.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 493 (38%) |
| Some College | 175 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 158 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 84 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 313 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,750 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $800/mo ↓ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 788 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 788 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
ZIP code 61012 is located in Capron, Illinois, within Boone County. With a population of 2,322, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 61012 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61012 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $800 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 61012 is majority White (69.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61012 stands at 21.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 61012 in Capron, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,322 residents, a median household income of $98,750, and a median home value of $168,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.