61001 ZIP Code, Apple River, IL
61001 is a ZIP code in Apple River, Illinois in Jo Daviess County. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61087, 61075 and 53541. 1,226 people live here in 597 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $77,841, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 56.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Apple River, IL
- County: Jo Daviess County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 1,226
- Median household income: $77,841
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,226 |
| Households | 597 |
| Median household income | $77,841 |
| Income per person | $50,694 |
| Median age | 56.4 |
| Homeowners | 86.9% |
| Median home value | $300,300 |
| Median rent | $880 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% |
| Broadband internet | 90.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 14.7% |
| $35–50K | 5.4% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 8.0% |
| $100–150K | 25.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 10.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.2% |
| 10–19 | 8.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.0% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 15.7% |
| 55–64 | 18.0% |
| 65–74 | 16.6% |
| 75+ | 16.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.7% |
| Owned outright | 17.5% |
| Rented | 6.1% |
| Vacant | 52.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.2% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 61001
19 business establishments with 101 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61087 — Warren village, IL (6 mi)
- 61075 — Scales Mound village, IL (7.9 mi)
- 53541 — Gratiot village, WI (8.3 mi)
- 61059 — Nora village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 61085 — Stockton village, IL (9.4 mi)
- 53586 — Shullsburg city, WI (9.5 mi)
- 61028 — Elizabeth village, IL (12 mi)
- 53587 — Wiota CDP, WI (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 61001
- Apple Canyon Lake, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Apple River, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jo Daviess County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Jo Daviess County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Jo Daviess County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jo Daviess County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Jo Daviess County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jo Daviess County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Jo Daviess County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Jo Daviess County
Mail every home in 61001
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61001 in?
- 61001 is a Apple River, IL mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Apple Canyon Lake and 2% lies inside Apple River; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61001 in?
- 61001 is in Jo Daviess County.
- What is the population of 61001?
- About 1,226 people (±215), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,144.
- What is the median household income in 61001?
- $77,841 (±$11,155), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61087 (6 mi, Warren), 61075 (7.9 mi, Scales Mound), 53541 (8.3 mi, Gratiot), 61059 (8.7 mi, Nora), 61085 (9.4 mi, Stockton) and 53586 (9.5 mi, Shullsburg).
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