61048 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 61048, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

61048 is a zip code in Jo Daviess County and Stephenson County, Illinois, which covers Nora, Wards Grove, Erin, Harlem, Kent, Waddams, and West Point, with a total population of 3,952 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 61048 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 61048.

The estimated population of people living in 61048 is 3,952, with a median age of 47.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 61048 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,952
+4.69%
+1.33%
2020
3,775
 -0.84% -
2019
3,807
 -1.78% -
2018
3,876
 -0.62% -
2017
3,900
 - -

Population of 61048 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 61048 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.2%
97.5%
 -1.33%
Black/African American
1.5%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
2%
 -25.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 61048 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 61048 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 61048 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 61048 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.9 -7.17% 47 -5.24% 51.2 -4.66%
2020 51.6 -0.58% 49.6 -3.5% 53.7 +1.13%
2019 51.9 +6.57% 51.4 +5.11% 53.1 +10.86%
2018 48.7 +3.18% 48.9 0% 47.9 +5.51%
2017 47.2 - 48.9 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 61048 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 61048 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 112 +110.76% 139 +41.39% 275 185
10 to 19 268 +37.84% 297 -57.22% 366 158
20 to 29 212 -68.39% 214 -126.34% 93 46
30 to 39 213 -3.12% 200 +24.21% 202 247
40 to 49 195 +5.49% 251 +4.93% 202 253
50 to 59 304 -0.75% 243 -8.1% 289 218
60 to 69 319 -3.83% 323 -21.41% 306 255
70+ 294 +38.07% 316 +35.24% 420 437

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 61048 zip code is $65,865.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 61048.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,550.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,400.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 61048 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 61048, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 61048 is currently $78,903.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.79% of households in 61048 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 61048 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 61048 is $33,791.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 61048 by the total population of 61048.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 61048 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 61048 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 61048 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 61048 zip over the age of 16 is 3,214.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 61048 is 56.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 61048 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 246 38.60% 28.40%
20 to 24 years 37 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 102 100.00% 10.80%
30 to 34 years 283 88.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 403 96.50% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 516 88.80% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 209 76.10% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 353 72.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 429 34.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 636 1.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 61048. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,155 59.90% 4.50%
Black or African American 44 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 58 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,097 59.20% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 61048 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 61048 is 1,820, with median earnings of $40,566.00.

Women in 61048 are earning approximately 77.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,820 $40,566.00
Male 977 $45,134.00
Female 843 $35,091.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 61048 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 230 $73,167.00
Business and Financial 119 $60,363.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $79,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 176 $41,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $44,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $62,188.00
Healthcare Support 60 $18,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $8,011.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 93 $21,557.00
Sales 78 $36,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 290 $27,262.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 96 $32,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $64,662.00
Production 194 $43,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $32,115.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 61048 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 61048.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 182 $71,196.00 48 $83,500.00
Business and Financial 50 $9,394.00 69 $61,008.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $79,167.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $70,625.00 134 $40,486.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 82 $65,833.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 60 $18,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $8,352.00 18 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 65 $0.00
Sales 42 $51,250.00 36 $26,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $40,375.00 223 $22,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 96 $32,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $64,662.00 0 $0.00
Production 135 $65,139.00 59 $36,202.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $32,115.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,678 households in 61048, with an average household size of 2.31 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,173 families living in the 61048 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 61048:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,051 37 85 505
Average Household Size 2.86 2.95 2.92 1.03
Total Families 1,051 37 85 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.05 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 1,173 families living in 61048, 2.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 61048:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,834 housing units in 61048.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,678 91.49%
Vacant 156 8.51%

11.72% of the total 1,834 housing units in 61048 are rental units. This is approximately 215 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,430 are occupied by the owner - or 77.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 61048 is $567.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 61048 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    33
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    132
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 61048 is $139,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 61048 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    101
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    314
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    363
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    247
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    277
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    90
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 61048. The chart below shows the number of properties in 61048 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    619
  • 1940 to 1949
    63
  • 1950 to 1959
    153
  • 1960 to 1969
    171
  • 1970 to 1979
    199
  • 1980 to 1989
    184
  • 1990 to 1999
    168
  • 2000 to 2009
    246
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 61048 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    35
  • 1 vehicle available
    477
  • 2 vehicles available
    688
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    478

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 61048 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 61048 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 61048.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    192
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    199
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    310
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    152
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    185
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    66
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    21
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    70
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    68
  • 90 or more minutes
    86

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 61048 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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