City

Mount Carroll, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Illinois

👥2,902Population
💰$61,932Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$105,400Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.7%
Asian1.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.1%)
HS Graduate599 (34.5%)
Some College242 (13.9%)
Associates283 (16.3%)
Bachelors145 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree447 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College13.9%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,932 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$105,400 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units1,399
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Mount Carroll, IL

Mount Carroll is a city in Illinois, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,902 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Mount Carroll is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,932 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Carroll is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Carroll is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Carroll
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61053 2,902 $61,932 $105,400 $763 2.2% 34.1% 80.3%