61001 ZIP Code — Apple River, IL

Jo Daviess County, Illinois

ZIP code 61001 is located in Apple River, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. It covers approximately 40.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,909. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61001 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,289
population
40.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61001

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City Status
Apple River Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61087 Warren (6.9 mi) 61075 Scales Mound (7 mi) 61085 Stockton (9.3 mi) 53541 Gratiot (9.6 mi) 61028 Elizabeth (10.5 mi) 53586 Shullsburg (10.8 mi) 53803 Benton (13.4 mi) 53587 South Wayne (14.2 mi) 61044 Kent (14.3 mi) 61036 Galena (15.1 mi) 61089 Winslow (15.6 mi) 61048 Lena (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,289
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 40.17 sq mi
Water area 0.66 sq mi
Latitude 42.4536
Longitude -90.1202
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 815
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.1% 42.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 44.5% 35.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,289
Population
32
People per sq mi
53.0
Median age
$75,909
Median household income
$39,517
Per capita income
$232,100
Median home value
$1,021
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,183
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
14
21
5–9
25
44
10–14
51
57
15–19
66
30
20–24
35
30
25–34
34
50
35–44
57
95
45–54
110
41
55–59
47
56
60–64
65
70
65–74
81
74
75–84
86
17
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821616.8%
18 and over1,07383.2%
65 and over34827.0%
Median age53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or more races 3.2%
Black or African American 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,24092.9%
Hispanic or Latino463.4%
Two or more races433.2%
Black or African American30.2%
Other race30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.1% 42.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 44.5% 35.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$25k–$35k 8.5%
$35k–$50k 3.9%
$50k–$75k 20.8%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 27.6%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k+ 7.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k13.6%
$25k–$35k8.5%
$35k–$50k3.9%
$50k–$75k20.8%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k27.6%
$150k–$200k6.5%
$200k+7.2%
Median income$75,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%
$50k–$100k 15.6%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 14.3%
$200k–$300k 17.3%
$300k–$500k 34.8%
$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$232,100
Median rent / month$1,021
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant55.7%
Single-family detached95.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.1%
2000–200924.1%
1990–199916.1%
1980–198917.5%
1970–197917.9%
1960–19691.6%
1950–19590.5%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier16.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms13.6%
3 bedrooms59.0%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle31.2%
2 vehicles46.5%
3 or more20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.1%
Electricity5.3%
Propane / LP gas84.2%
Fuel oil3.9%
Wood1.9%
Solar1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30253.2%
Cohabiting couple396.9%
Male householder, no spouse7012.3%
Female householder, no spouse15727.6%
Households with children under 1816829.6%
Households with seniors (65+)21938.6%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.4%18.1%
Married61.1%46.7%
Separated2.5%5.1%
Widowed0.6%12.6%
Divorced13.5%17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%
Some HS, no diploma 1.6%
HS graduate 30.5%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 11.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.6%
Graduate / professional 14.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool83.4%
Kindergarten31.3%
Elementary school12854.5%
High school8134.5%
College / grad school156.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%
Education & healthcare 16.4%
Professional & management 12.7%
Retail trade 12.3%
Finance & real estate 7.3%
Other services 6.4%
Construction 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%
Information 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.9%
Public administration 1.9%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.0%
Service17.6%
Sales & office26.5%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation17.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.3%
Government7.9%
Self-employed13.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.2%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home7.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.9

Poverty

All people 13.8%
Under 18 years 23.6%
18 and over 11.8%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.6%
Retirement income37.7%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP4.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure42.1%
High cholesterol40.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis35.1%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.7%
Cancer9.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking12.3%
No physical activity26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression16.5%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health11.2%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.4%
Visited dentist65.4%
Cholesterol screening93.2%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans938.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 188.8%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.6%
Public insurance37.6%
No insurance10.5%
Uninsured under 1923.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26297.9%
Spanish121.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander70.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,27198.6%
Born in same state1,26197.8%
Born in different state69053.5%
Foreign born100.8%
Naturalized citizen181.4%
Not a US citizen1055.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian21917%
French18014%
Arab1048.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish473.6%
English262%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61001

What city is ZIP code 61001 in?

ZIP code 61001 is primarily assigned to Apple River, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61001 in?

ZIP code 61001 falls within Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61001 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 61001 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61001 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61001 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61001?

ZIP code 61001 has an estimated population of 1,289 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61001 in?

ZIP code 61001 observes the CST timezone.

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