| ZIP Code | 61044 |
|---|---|
| City | Kent |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 868 ft |
| Latitude | 42.3234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.909937 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 78.9% ▲ 104% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 13 (7.4%) |
| Some College | 19 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 5 (2.9%) |
| Bachelors | 23 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 115 (65.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,307 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,800 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 113 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 113 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 61044 is located in Kent, Illinois, within Stephenson County. With a population of 276, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 61044 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,307 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61044 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $146,800 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 61044 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 78.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 61044 in Kent, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 276 residents, a median household income of $56,307, and a median home value of $146,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.