City

Leaf River, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogle County  ·  Illinois

👥1,728Population
💰$76,389Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$223,100Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate532 (44.3%)
Some College250 (20.8%)
Associates118 (9.8%)
Bachelors76 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree225 (18.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
HS Grad44.3%
Some College20.8%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,389 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$223,100 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units708
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Leaf River, IL

Leaf River is a city in Illinois, located in Ogle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,728 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Leaf River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,389 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Leaf River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leaf River is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.63%).

Leaf River, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Leaf River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61047 1,728 $76,389 $223,100 $1,000 2.0% 25.1% 88.8%