| ZIP Code | 61018 |
|---|---|
| City | Dakota |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 851 ft |
| Latitude | 42.415969 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.555551 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 258 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 112 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 81 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 117 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,896 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,800 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $744/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 519 |
| Vacant Units | 100 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 519 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 100 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 61018 is located in Dakota, Illinois, within Stephenson County. With a population of 1,040, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 61018 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,896 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61018 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $744 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 61018 is primarily White (94.52%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61018 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 61018 in Dakota, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,040 residents, a median household income of $74,896, and a median home value of $162,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.