| ZIP Code | 61050 |
|---|---|
| City | Mc Connell |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 792 ft |
| Latitude | 42.439332 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.7319 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17177 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (8.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 49 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 22 (12%) |
| Associates | 24 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 50 (27.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (12.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,053 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $126,900 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 104 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 104 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 61050 is located in Mc Connell, Illinois, within Stephenson County. With a population of 284, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.5 years. Economically, 61050 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,053 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61050 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $126,900 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 61050 is primarily White (97.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61050 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 61050 in Mc Connell, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 284 residents, a median household income of $71,053, and a median home value of $126,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.