City

Monroe Center, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogle County  ·  Illinois

👥1,160Population
💰$91,875Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$211,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 10.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic10.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty1.0% ▼ 90% below avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate282 (37.3%)
Some College106 (14%)
Associates103 (13.6%)
Bachelors93 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree172 (22.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,875 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$211,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,056/mo
Total Housing Units490
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Monroe Center, IL

Monroe Center is a city in Illinois, located in Ogle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,160 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Monroe Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,875 is above the national average. Approximately 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,056 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe Center is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.53%).

Monroe Center, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Monroe Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61052 1,160 $91,875 $211,700 $1,056 1.6% 35.1% 89.7%