61027 ZIP Code — Eleroy, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61027 is located in Eleroy, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 102 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

102

population

0.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eleroy	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	102
Population density	204 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	0.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3328
Longitude	-89.7608
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	24.3%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	75.7%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

102

Population

204

People per sq mi

26.5

Median age

$61,333

Median household income

$19,691

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	39.2%
18 and over	62	60.8%
65 and over	8	7.8%
Median age	26.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.8%

Black or African American 40.2%

Group	Count	%
White	61	59.8%
Black or African American	41	40.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	75.7%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 25.0%

$50k–$75k 46.9%

$75k–$100k 28.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	25.0%
$50k–$75k	46.9%
$75k–$100k	28.1%
Median income	$61,333

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.1%
Renter occupied	46.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	53.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	71.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	28.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	46.9%
3 bedrooms	25.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	28.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	46.9%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9	28.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	46.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	8	25.0%
Households with children under 18	24	75.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	25.0%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	72.4%	56.4%
Married	27.6%	23.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 12.9%

Some college, no degree 59.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	57.1%
High school	6	42.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 57.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.8%

Construction 14.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.7%
Service	68.5%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.2%
Public insurance	7.8%
No insurance	61.8%
Uninsured under 19	65.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	76	74.5%
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)	102	100.0%
Born in same state	102	100.0%
Born in different state	94	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	8.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61027

What city is ZIP code 61027 in?

ZIP code 61027 is primarily assigned to Eleroy, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61027 in?

ZIP code 61027 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61027 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 61027 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 61027?

ZIP code 61027 has an estimated population of 102 residents, with a density of 202 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61027?

The median household income in ZIP code 61027 is $61,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61027 in?

ZIP code 61027 observes the CST timezone.