| ZIP Code | 61053 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Carroll |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 785 ft |
| Latitude | 42.120819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.983297 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 599 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 242 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 283 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 145 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 447 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,932 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,400 ▼ 62% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $763/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,399 |
| Vacant Units | 213 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 213 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 61053 is located in Mount Carroll, Illinois, within Carroll County. With a population of 2,902, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 61053 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,932 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61053 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $105,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $763 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 61053 is primarily White (93.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61053 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61053 in Mount Carroll, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,902 residents, a median household income of $61,932, and a median home value of $105,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.