61243 ZIP Code, Deer Grove, IL
61243 is a ZIP code in Deer Grove, Illinois in Whiteside County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61283, 61376 and 61071. 155 people live here in 59 households, fewer than in most Illinois ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $148,309, well above the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 49.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Deer Grove, IL
- County: Whiteside County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 155
- Median household income: $148,309
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 155 |
| Households | 59 |
| Median household income | $148,309 |
| Income per person | $62,448 |
| Median age | 49.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.7% |
| Median home value | $172,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 40.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% |
| Broadband internet | 79.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 1.7% |
| $25–35K | 1.7% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 10.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 40.7% |
| $150–200K | 16.9% |
| $200K+ | 13.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.6% |
| 10–19 | 7.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 1.9% |
| 45–54 | 40.6% |
| 55–64 | 19.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.5% |
| 75+ | 0.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.5% |
| Owned outright | 16.9% |
| Rented | 12.7% |
| Vacant | 16.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.4% |
Businesses in 61243
8 business establishments with 18 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61283 — Tampico village, IL (6 mi)
- 61376 — Walnut village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 61071 — Rock Falls city, IL (7.4 mi)
- 61346 — New Bedford village, IL (8 mi)
- 61042 — Harmon village, IL (8.1 mi)
- 61338 — Manlius village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 61037 — Galt CDP, IL (12.5 mi)
- 61277 — Prophetstown city, IL (13 mi)
Areas that include 61243
- Deer Grove, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Whiteside County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61243 in?
- 61243 is a Deer Grove, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Deer Grove; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61243 in?
- 61243 is in Whiteside County.
- What is the population of 61243?
- About 155 people (±94), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 249.
- What is the median household income in 61243?
- $148,309 (±$38,019), 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 61243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61283 (6 mi, Tampico), 61376 (6.8 mi, Walnut), 61071 (7.4 mi, Rock Falls), 61346 (8 mi, New Bedford), 61042 (8.1 mi, Harmon) and 61338 (10.3 mi, Manlius).
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