| ZIP Code | 61064 |
|---|---|
| City | Polo |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Ogle County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 879 ft |
| Latitude | 41.989306 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.587249 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,173 (43.1%) |
| Some College | 345 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 269 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 434 (16%) |
| Graduate Degree | 480 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,296 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,700 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $799/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,842 |
| Vacant Units | 182 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,842 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 182 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 61064 is located in Polo, Illinois, within Ogle County. With a population of 3,891, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 61064 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,296 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61064 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $799 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 61064 is primarily White (96.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61064 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61064 in Polo, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,891 residents, a median household income of $71,296, and a median home value of $160,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.