| ZIP Code | 61048 |
|---|---|
| City | Lena |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 874 ft |
| Latitude | 42.382634 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.841177 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.8 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 757 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 429 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 464 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 265 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 750 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,604 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $655/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,740 |
| Vacant Units | 92 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 92 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 61048 is located in Lena, Illinois, within Stephenson County. With a population of 3,848, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.8 years. Economically, 61048 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,604 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61048 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $655 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 61048 is primarily White (96.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61048 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 61048 in Lena, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,848 residents, a median household income of $87,604, and a median home value of $170,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.