| ZIP Code | 61028 |
|---|---|
| City | Elizabeth |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 686 ft |
| Latitude | 42.298465 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.175881 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 392 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 97 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 164 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 120 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 371 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,328 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,800 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $775/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,013 |
| Vacant Units | 198 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 198 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
ZIP code 61028 is located in Elizabeth, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. With a population of 1,671, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.1 years. Economically, 61028 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,328 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61028 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $184,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $775 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 61028 is primarily White (94.55%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61028 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 61028 in Elizabeth, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,671 residents, a median household income of $86,328, and a median home value of $184,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.