| ZIP Code | 61015 |
|---|---|
| City | Chana |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Ogle County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 755 ft |
| Latitude | 41.996752 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.197077 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 0.7% ▼ 93% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.2% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 145 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 76 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 66 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 95 (18%) |
| Graduate Degree | 138 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,536 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,400 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 374 |
| Vacant Units | 75 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 374 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 75 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 61015 is located in Chana, Illinois, within Ogle County. With a population of 870, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 61015 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,536 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61015 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $209,400 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 61015 is primarily White (99.89%). Residents are well-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61015 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61015 in Chana, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 870 residents, a median household income of $105,536, and a median home value of $209,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.