| ZIP Code | 61075 |
|---|---|
| City | Scales Mound |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 873 ft |
| Latitude | 42.46545 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.264383 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 19.7% ▼ 49% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 329 (45.1%) |
| Some College | 108 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 140 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 96 (13.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,734 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,800 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $774/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 490 |
| Vacant Units | 43 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 490 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 43 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 61075 is located in Scales Mound, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. With a population of 997, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.8 years. Economically, 61075 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,734 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61075 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $774 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 61075 is primarily White (94.68%). Residents are less-educated — 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61075 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 61075 in Scales Mound, IL is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 997 residents, a median household income of $77,734, and a median home value of $235,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.