City

Deer Grove, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥167Population
💰$117,000Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$220,300Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Other: 3%Race
White97.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
5%
18–24
6%
25–44
8%
45–64
57%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
HS Graduate36 (24.8%)
Some College4 (2.8%)
Associates48 (33.1%)
Bachelors17 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree40 (27.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 2.8%Associates: 33.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
HS Grad24.8%
Some College2.8%
Associates33.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
33%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,000 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$220,300 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units76
Vacant Units2

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
57%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
51%
About Deer Grove, IL

Deer Grove is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 167 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Deer Grove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,000 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Deer Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deer Grove is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

Deer Grove, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Deer Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61243 167 $117,000 $220,300 7.0% 39.3% 85.1%