| ZIP Code | 61115 |
|---|---|
| City | Machesney Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 736 ft |
| Latitude | 42.362592 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.024156 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17201 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,949 (34.7%) |
| Some College | 2,986 (20.9%) |
| Associates | 2,285 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 1,299 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,731 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,771 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,700 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,111/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,983 |
| Vacant Units | 556 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,983 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 556 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 61115 is located in Machesney Park, Illinois, within Winnebago County. With a population of 22,424, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 61115 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,771 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61115 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,111 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 increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 61115 is primarily White (80.36%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61115 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 61115 in Machesney Park, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,424 residents, a median household income of $73,771, and a median home value of $160,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.