Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 285 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,693 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 2,004 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 2,173 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,882 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,491 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,369 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,388 ▼ 31% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $866/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,217 |
| Vacant Units | 3,040 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jo Daviess County is located in Illinois and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,448 residents. With a median age of 51.57, it is a mature county.
Jo Daviess County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,369 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Jo Daviess County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $192,388 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $865. Homeownership rates are high at 81.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jo Daviess County are primarily White (92.1%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jo Daviess County, IL is a middle-income area in Illinois. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61001 | Apple River | 1,237 | $75,833 | $260,800 | $1,279 | 3.3% | 43.2% |
| 61025 | East Dubuque | 4,331 | $84,177 | $174,400 | $1,008 | 4.5% | 32.5% |
| 61028 | Elizabeth | 1,671 | $86,328 | $184,800 | $775 | 0.8% | 42.1% |
| 61036 | Galena | 7,014 | $80,574 | $258,100 | $758 | 1.2% | 57.0% |
| 61041 | Hanover | 1,428 | $44,464 | $112,300 | $769 | 5.2% | 28.6% |
| 61059 | Nora | 176 | $52,155 | $74,400 | $1,109 | 0.9% | 16.5% |
| 61075 | Scales Mound | 997 | $77,734 | $235,800 | $774 | 2.4% | 19.7% |
| 61085 | Stockton | 2,946 | $59,612 | $115,400 | $917 | 4.4% | 32.5% |
| 61087 | Warren | 1,648 | $74,609 | $109,700 | $752 | 4.4% | 29.4% |