61047 ZIP Code, Leaf River, IL
61047 is a ZIP code in Leaf River, Illinois — mostly in Ogle County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Winnebago and Stephenson counties. It covers 66 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61039, 61010 and 61077. 1,622 people live here in 649 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $86,056, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 49.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Leaf River, IL
- County: Ogle County
- Land area: 66 sq mi
- Population: 1,622
- Median household income: $86,056
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,622 |
| Households | 649 |
| Median household income | $86,056 |
| Income per person | $41,013 |
| Median age | 49.3 |
| Homeowners | 91.7% |
| Median home value | $242,200 |
| Median rent | $764 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Broadband internet | 76.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.3% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 5.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 17.4% |
| $100–150K | 27.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 8.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 16.2% |
| 55–64 | 18.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 10.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.2% |
| Owned outright | 40.9% |
| Rented | 7.6% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 61047
25 business establishments with 123 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61039 — German Valley village, IL (5.3 mi)
- 61010 — Byron city, IL (6.4 mi)
- 61077 (6.5 mi)
- 61054 — Mount Morris village, IL (7.2 mi)
- 61030 — Forreston village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 61007 — Baileyville CDP, IL (10.5 mi)
- 61088 — Winnebago village, IL (10.5 mi)
- 61084 — Stillman Valley village, IL (10.7 mi)
Areas that include 61047
- Leaf River, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Adeline, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ogle County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 14: highest median home value in Ogle County
- No. 2 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Ogle County
- No. 2 of 14: highest median age in Ogle County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61047, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61047 in?
- 61047 is a Leaf River, IL mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Leaf River; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61047 in?
- 61047 is mostly in Ogle County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Winnebago and Stephenson counties.
- What is the population of 61047?
- About 1,622 people (±303), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,688.
- What is the median household income in 61047?
- $86,056 (±$7,401), 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 61047?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61047 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61047?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61039 (5.3 mi, German Valley), 61010 (6.4 mi, Byron), 61077 (6.5 mi), 61054 (7.2 mi, Mount Morris), 61030 (10.3 mi, Forreston) and 61007 (10.5 mi, Baileyville).
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