City

Hanover, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jo Daviess County  ·  Illinois

👥1,428Population
💰$44,464Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$112,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.7%
Asian0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.7%)
HS Graduate393 (43%)
Some College79 (8.6%)
Associates175 (19.1%)
Bachelors98 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree164 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College8.6%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,464 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$112,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units797
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Hanover, IL

Hanover is a city in Illinois, located in Jo Daviess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,428 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Hanover is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,464 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hanover is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hanover is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hanover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61041 1,428 $44,464 $112,300 $769 5.2% 28.6% 70.9%