61041 ZIP Code — Hanover, IL

Jo Daviess County, Illinois

ZIP code 61041 is located in Hanover, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. It covers approximately 80.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61041

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 $110,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $49,659. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,436
population
80.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61041

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City Status
Hanover Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61028 Elizabeth (8.2 mi) 52031 Bellevue (8.4 mi) 61074 Savanna (9.9 mi) 61036 Galena (10.5 mi) 52064 Miles (11.6 mi) 61075 Scales Mound (12.8 mi) 52070 Sabula (13.6 mi) 61085 Stockton (14.6 mi) 52069 Preston (15.7 mi) 52054 La Motte (15.9 mi) 61001 Apple River (15.9 mi) 61025 East Dubuque (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,436
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 80.29 sq mi
Water area 7.25 sq mi
Latitude 42.2727
Longitude -90.3137
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 52.5% 42.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 36.3% 35.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 11.2% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,436
Population
18
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$49,659
Median household income
$26,191
Per capita income
$110,800
Median home value
$759
Median monthly rent
67.9%
Home ownership
19.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
599
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
43
71
5–9
72
40
10–14
42
68
15–19
69
15
20–24
16
70
25–34
72
108
35–44
111
78
45–54
80
34
55–59
34
34
60–64
35
67
65–74
68
63
75–84
64
20
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844531.0%
18 and over99169.0%
65 and over30221.0%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%
Two or more races 4.1%
Black or African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,29789.9%
Two or more races594.1%
Black or African American332.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native251.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander141%
Hispanic or Latino70.5%
Asian40.3%
Other race40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.5% 42.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 36.3% 35.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 11.2% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 14.1%
$25k–$35k 13.6%
$35k–$50k 14.4%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 15.5%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k14.1%
$25k–$35k13.6%
$35k–$50k14.4%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k15.5%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k2.3%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$49,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%
$50k–$100k 28.8%
$100k–$150k 23.6%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k–$300k 6.4%
$300k–$500k 11.7%
$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,800
Median rent / month$759
Owner occupied67.9%
Renter occupied32.1%
Vacant22.4%
Single-family detached77.6%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes4.1%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later6.9%
2010–20191.5%
2000–20093.3%
1990–19992.9%
1980–198911.2%
1970–197910.9%
1960–196916.4%
1950–19594.1%
1940–194913.3%
1939 or earlier29.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom9.6%
2 bedrooms20.6%
3 bedrooms42.9%
4 bedrooms20.1%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.0%
1 vehicle38.8%
2 vehicles40.7%
3 or more14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.0%
Electricity8.7%
Propane / LP gas22.3%
Fuel oil1.5%
Wood8.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20933.8%
Cohabiting couple518.2%
Male householder, no spouse10717.3%
Female householder, no spouse25240.7%
Households with children under 1822035.5%
Households with seniors (65+)24639.7%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.8%33.3%
Married46.2%31.5%
Separated2.3%1.2%
Widowed8.3%21.3%
Divorced8.5%12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 36.6%
Some college, no degree 24.4%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4410.4%
Kindergarten276.4%
Elementary school17841.9%
High school14834.8%
College / grad school286.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%
Education & healthcare 18.4%
Construction 14.1%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Other services 5.6%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Professional & management 3.2%
Public administration 2.7%
Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.9%
Service18.3%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction18.6%
Production & transportation14.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.1%
Government11.1%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.6%
Carpool10.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.8%
Work from home7.1%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)29.6

Poverty

All people 19.9%
Under 18 years 30.3%
18 and over 15.2%
Married-couple families 6.7%
Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.7%
Retirement income38.1%
Supplemental Security7.4%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP20.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis32.2%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.5%
Binge drinking13.7%
No physical activity27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health17.3%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist62.7%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss15.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11111.2%
Disability%
Any disability19.2%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years23.2%
65 and over35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.0%
Public insurance51.9%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 199.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,35194.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,42499.2%
Born in same state1,40697.9%
Born in different state71049.4%
Foreign born181.3%
Naturalized citizen120.8%
Not a US citizen433.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian34624.1%
French19913.9%
Arab14710.2%
English141%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian100.7%
Polish70.5%
Irish50.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.1%
Internet access88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61041

What city is ZIP code 61041 in?

ZIP code 61041 is primarily assigned to Hanover, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61041 in?

ZIP code 61041 falls within Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61041 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61041 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61041?

20% of residents in ZIP code 61041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61041 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61041 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 61041 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61041 in?

ZIP code 61041 observes the CST timezone.

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