City

Freeport, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Stephenson County  ·  Illinois

👥29,072Population
💰$54,179Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$106,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 12.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 7.3%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Black12.4%
Asian1.1%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma274 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,986 (30.6%)
Some College3,441 (17.6%)
Associates3,265 (16.7%)
Bachelors2,509 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree4,115 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College17.6%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,179 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$106,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units14,685
Vacant Units1,278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Freeport, IL

Freeport is a city in Illinois, located in Stephenson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,072 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Freeport is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,179 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Freeport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Freeport is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Freeport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61032 29,072 $54,179 $106,800 $769 5.6% 33.8% 64.6%