61012 ZIP Code — Capron, IL
Boone County, Illinois
ZIP code 61012 is located in Capron, Illinois, within Boone County. It covers approximately 36.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 61012
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,938.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,424
population
36.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Capron | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61065 Poplar Grove (3.6 mi)
61011 Caledonia (8.4 mi)
60033 Harvard (8.6 mi)
53585 Sharon (8.9 mi)
61038 Garden Prairie (10.4 mi)
61073 Roscoe (11.6 mi)
61008 Belvidere (11.8 mi)
53525 Clinton (11.9 mi)
53184 Walworth (12.3 mi)
61080 South Beloit (13.3 mi)
61114 Rockford (13.4 mi)
61115 Machesney Park (13.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,424 |
| Population density | 67 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 36.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4103 |
| Longitude | -88.7639 |
| 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 | 23.6% | 36.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.6% | 31.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.2% | 25.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 7.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,424
Population
67
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$95,938
Median household income
$33,112
Per capita income
$163,200
Median home value
$933
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
21.7%
Unemployment
707
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
150
Under 5
124
53
5–9
44
77
10–14
63
118
15–19
97
103
20–24
86
233
25–34
193
161
35–44
133
141
45–54
116
89
55–59
74
75
60–64
62
86
65–74
71
30
75–84
24
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 655 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,769 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 232 | 9.6% |
| Median age | 30.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Other race
7.8%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,115 | 78.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 212 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.6% | 36.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.6% | 31.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.2% | 25.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 7.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
28.8%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $95,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.5%
$50k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
22.6%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,200 |
| Median rent / month | $933 |
| Owner occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter occupied | 15.8% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% |
| 3 or more | 55.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.9% |
| Electricity | 9.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 399 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 140 | 18.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 129 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 96 | 12.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 333 | 43.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 188 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 40.4% |
| Married | 43.1% | 43.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 30 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 185 | 36.0% |
| High school | 187 | 36.4% |
| College / grad school | 85 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.8%
Retail trade
15.8%
Transportation & utilities
14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Education & healthcare
9.4%
Construction
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Professional & management
5.3%
Other services
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Public administration
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.2% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 29.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.4% |
| Government | 5.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 17.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 88 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,150 | 88.7% |
| Spanish | 164 | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 164 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,209 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 2,209 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,768 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 215 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 46 | 21.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 245 | 10.1% |
| Polish | 129 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 125 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 70 | 2.9% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.5% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61012
What city is ZIP code 61012 in?
ZIP code 61012 is primarily assigned to Capron, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61012 in?
ZIP code 61012 falls within Boone County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61012 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61012 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61012?
The median home value in ZIP code 61012 is $163,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 61012?
ZIP code 61012 has an estimated population of 2,424 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61012?
The median household income in ZIP code 61012 is $95,938, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61012 in?
ZIP code 61012 observes the CST timezone.