City

Apple River, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jo Daviess County  ·  Illinois

👥1,237Population
💰$75,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$260,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (4.3%)
HS Graduate231 (25.6%)
Some College110 (12.2%)
Associates132 (14.6%)
Bachelors104 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree286 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$260,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,279/mo
Total Housing Units1,242
Vacant Units666

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
55%
About Apple River, IL

Apple River is a city in Illinois, located in Jo Daviess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,237 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Apple River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,833 is near the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Apple River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,279 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Apple River is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.61%).

Apple River, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Apple River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61001 1,237 $75,833 $260,800 $1,279 3.3% 43.2% 85.4%