61032 ZIP Code — Freeport, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61032 is located in Freeport, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 148.68 square miles and serves a population of 29,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61032

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $49,346. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61032 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

29,359

population

148.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freeport	Acceptable
Freeport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61018 Dakota (7.3 mi) 61067 Ridott (8.2 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (8.8 mi) 61007 Baileyville (9 mi) 61070 Rock City (10.1 mi) 61060 Orangeville (10.3 mi) 61048 Lena (11 mi) 61062 Pearl City (11.5 mi) 61039 German Valley (11.9 mi) 61019 Davis (12.5 mi) 61078 Shannon (12.8 mi) 61089 Winslow (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	29,359
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	148.68 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	42.3236
Longitude	-89.6313
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	55.4%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

29,359

Population

197

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$49,346

Median household income

$30,768

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

9,568

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

829

Under 5

902

760

5–9

826

791

10–14

860

663

15–19

721

964

20–24

1,048

1,529

25–34

1,663

1,445

35–44

1,573

1,634

45–54

1,778

1,023

55–59

1,114

1,069

60–64

1,163

1,868

65–74

2,032

953

75–84

1,037

533

85+

581

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,828	19.9%
18 and over	23,531	80.1%
65 and over	7,004	23.9%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Black or African American 12.1%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	22,563	74.8%
Black or African American	3,665	12.1%
Two or more races	2,418	8%
Hispanic or Latino	811	2.7%
Asian	390	1.3%
Other race	245	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	78	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$49,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.8%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,438	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,119	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,506	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	4,203	31.7%
Households with children under 18	3,099	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,920	37.1%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	25.5%
Married	49.4%	45.0%
Separated	0.7%	2.3%
Widowed	3.0%	10.7%
Divorced	11.1%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	564	10.5%
Kindergarten	328	6.1%
Elementary school	2,462	45.7%
High school	982	18.2%
College / grad school	1,053	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,956	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,628	94.1%
Spanish	270	1.0%
Other Indo-European	162	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	102	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,566	97.3%
Born in same state	28,466	97.0%
Born in different state	21,548	73.4%
Foreign born	100	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	793	2.7%
Not a US citizen	442	55.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,291	11.2%
French	2,542	8.7%
Arab	2,249	7.7%
English	871	3%
Polish	403	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	155	0.5%
Norwegian	98	0.3%
German	94	0.3%
Irish	53	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61032

What city is ZIP code 61032 in?

ZIP code 61032 is primarily assigned to Freeport, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61032 in?

ZIP code 61032 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61032?

17% of residents in ZIP code 61032 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61032 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61032?

The median home value in ZIP code 61032 is $97,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 61032?

ZIP code 61032 has an estimated population of 29,359 residents, with a density of 197 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61032 in?

ZIP code 61032 observes the CST timezone.