61018 ZIP Code — Dakota, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61018 is located in Dakota, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 33.50 square miles and serves a population of 953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61018

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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,828. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

953

population

33.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dakota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61070 Rock City (3.9 mi) 61060 Orangeville (5 mi) 61019 Davis (6.7 mi) 61032 Freeport (7.3 mi) 61067 Ridott (8.8 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (9.2 mi) 53550 Juda (11 mi) 61063 Pecatonica (13 mi) 61089 Winslow (13.6 mi) 61048 Lena (13.7 mi) 61024 Durand (13.8 mi) 53566 Monroe (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	953
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	33.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4144
Longitude	-89.5579
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	39.9%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

953

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$73,828

Median household income

$31,371

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

400

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	23.6%
18 and over	728	76.4%
65 and over	204	21.4%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	922	94.5%
Two or more races	31	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$73,828

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 28.5%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	43.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.3%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	45	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	57	15.4%
Households with children under 18	112	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	33.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	30.7%
Married	63.0%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	7.9%
Divorced	4.3%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.2%
Kindergarten	5	1.7%
Elementary school	73	25.5%
High school	102	35.7%
College / grad school	94	32.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Other services 11.7%

Construction 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	917	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	953	100.0%
Born in same state	953	100.0%
Born in different state	661	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	222	23.3%
English	68	7.1%
Arab	61	6.4%
French	46	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	3.8%
Irish	14	1.5%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61018

What city is ZIP code 61018 in?

ZIP code 61018 is primarily assigned to Dakota, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61018 in?

ZIP code 61018 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61018 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61018 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61018 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61018?

The median home value in ZIP code 61018 is $153,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61018?

ZIP code 61018 has an estimated population of 953 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61018 in?

ZIP code 61018 observes the CST timezone.