61053 ZIP Code, Mount Carroll, IL
61053 is a ZIP code in Mount Carroll, Illinois — mostly in Carroll County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Jo Daviess County. It covers 108 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61074, 61046 and 61285. 2,590 people live here in 1,180 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $62,250, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mount Carroll, IL
- County: Carroll County
- Land area: 108 sq mi
- Population: 2,590
- Median household income: $62,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,590 |
| Households | 1,180 |
| Median household income | $62,250 |
| Income per person | $35,037 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 76.0% |
| Median home value | $106,700 |
| Median rent | $787 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.3% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 16.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 19.1% |
| $100–150K | 14.4% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 10.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 8.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65–74 | 15.3% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.6% |
| Owned outright | 28.3% |
| Rented | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.7% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 4.4% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.0% |
Businesses in 61053
76 business establishments with 458 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Construction: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Manufacturing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61074 — Savanna city, IL (7.1 mi)
- 61046 — Lake Carroll CDP, IL (8.8 mi)
- 61285 — Thomson village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 61014 — Chadwick village, IL (11.2 mi)
- 61062 — Pearl City village, IL (11.7 mi)
- 52070 — Sabula city, IA (11.8 mi)
- 61078 — Lake Carroll CDP, IL (13.3 mi)
- 61044 (14.5 mi)
Areas that include 61053
- Mount Carroll, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Carroll County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest median household income in Carroll County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Carroll County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Carroll County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Carroll County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Carroll County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Carroll County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Carroll County
Mail every home in 61053
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61053, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61053 in?
- 61053 is a Mount Carroll, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Mount Carroll; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61053 in?
- 61053 is mostly in Carroll County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Jo Daviess County.
- What is the population of 61053?
- About 2,590 people (±269), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,542.
- What is the median household income in 61053?
- $62,250 (±$12,288), 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 61053?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61053 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61053?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61074 (7.1 mi, Savanna), 61046 (8.8 mi, Lake Carroll), 61285 (10.1 mi, Thomson), 61014 (11.2 mi, Chadwick), 61062 (11.7 mi, Pearl City) and 52070 (11.8 mi, Sabula).
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