| ZIP Code | 61065 |
|---|---|
| City | Poplar Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Boone County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 928 ft |
| Latitude | 42.400588 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.836952 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.14 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,989 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 987 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 1,161 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 720 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,538 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,216 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,400 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,469/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,846 |
| Vacant Units | 367 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,846 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 367 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.14 |
ZIP code 61065 is located in Poplar Grove, Illinois, within Boone County. With a population of 10,927, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 61065 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,216 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61065 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,469 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 61065 is primarily White (75.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61065 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 61065 in Poplar Grove, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,927 residents, a median household income of $104,216, and a median home value of $208,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.