| ZIP Code | 61085 |
|---|---|
| City | Stockton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 871 ft |
| Latitude | 42.342651 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.030768 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.5% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 613 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 440 (21.8%) |
| Associates | 309 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 333 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 322 (16%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,612 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,400 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $917/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,459 |
| Vacant Units | 116 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,459 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 116 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 61085 is located in Stockton, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. With a population of 2,946, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 61085 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,612 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61085 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $115,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $917 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 61085 is primarily White (90.50%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61085 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 61085 in Stockton, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,946 residents, a median household income of $59,612, and a median home value of $115,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.