US ZIP Code
61027

Eleroy, IL

Stephenson County  ·  Illinois

● Active
👥 43 Population ↓ 41% since 2019
🎂 47.5 Median Age ↑ 77% since 2019
🎓 70.4% College Grads
▲ 82% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code61027
CityEleroy
StateIllinois (IL)
CountyStephenson County
Area Code815
Elevation909 ft
Latitude42.333273
Longitude-89.755547
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS17177
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 37.2% (16) Female 62.8% (27) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
37%
45–64
44%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs ↑ 77% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.26
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads70.4% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate8 (29.6%)
Graduate Degree19 (70.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.6%Graduate: 70.4%Edu
HS Grad29.6%
Graduate70.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
100%

Financials

Total Units19
Avg HH Size2.26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$75k–100k
58%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Work From Home
42%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
30%
2000+
70%

Summary

Total Units19
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.26
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 61027 is in Eleroy, IL, in Stephenson County.
ZIP code 61027 is located in Illinois (IL).
ZIP code 61027 is in Stephenson County, IL.
ZIP 61027 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 61027 is 43 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 61027

ZIP code 61027 is located in Eleroy, Illinois, within Stephenson County. With a population of 43, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.5 years.

The population of 61027 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 70.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

A notably high share of workers — 42% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.

Overall, ZIP code 61027 in Eleroy, IL is characterized as highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.