61039 ZIP Code, German Valley, IL
61039 is a ZIP code in German Valley, Illinois — mostly in Stephenson County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in Ogle County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61047, 61007 and 61077. 824 people live here in 331 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $84,107, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: German Valley, IL
- County: Stephenson County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 824
- Median household income: $84,107
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 824 |
| Households | 331 |
| Median household income | $84,107 |
| Income per person | $40,902 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Homeowners | 76.4% |
| Median home value | $181,300 |
| Median rent | $954 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Broadband internet | 94.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.6% |
| $100–150K | 19.3% |
| $150–200K | 8.5% |
| $200K+ | 14.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.8% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.6% |
| 35–44 | 20.8% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 5.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.5% |
| Owned outright | 39.2% |
| Rented | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.3% |
| Townhome | 4.8% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 61039
13 business establishments with 70 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61047 — Leaf River village, IL (5.3 mi)
- 61007 — Baileyville CDP, IL (6.3 mi)
- 61077 (6.6 mi)
- 61067 — Ridott village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 61030 — Forreston village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 61063 — Pecatonica village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 61054 — Mount Morris village, IL (10.6 mi)
- 61010 — Byron city, IL (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 61039
- German Valley, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ogle County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Stephenson County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61039, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61039 in?
- 61039 is a German Valley, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside German Valley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61039 in?
- 61039 is mostly in Stephenson County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in Ogle County.
- What is the population of 61039?
- About 824 people (±226), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 780.
- What is the median household income in 61039?
- $84,107 (±$30,117), 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 61039?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61039 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61039?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61047 (5.3 mi, Leaf River), 61007 (6.3 mi, Baileyville), 61077 (6.6 mi), 61067 (6.7 mi, Ridott), 61030 (8.7 mi, Forreston) and 61063 (10.1 mi, Pecatonica).
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