City

Mount Morris, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogle County  ·  Illinois

👥3,617Population
💰$43,852Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$118,500Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (2.1%)
HS Graduate604 (28.5%)
Some College265 (12.5%)
Associates374 (17.7%)
Bachelors352 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree477 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College12.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,852 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$118,500 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,776
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Mount Morris, IL

Mount Morris is a city in Illinois, located in Ogle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,617 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Mount Morris is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,852 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Morris is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Morris is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Morris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61054 3,617 $43,852 $118,500 3.5% 39.2% 67.4%