61044 ZIP Code — Kent, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61044 is located in Kent, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 13.05 square miles and serves a population of 235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61044

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 $143,300.

Median household income is $54,091. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 61044 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

235

population

13.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61062 Pearl City (5.6 mi) 61048 Lena (6.1 mi) 61085 Stockton (7.2 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (10.7 mi) 61089 Winslow (10.8 mi) 61087 Warren (11.4 mi) 61028 Elizabeth (13.3 mi) 61078 Shannon (13.5 mi) 61032 Freeport (13.7 mi) 61001 Apple River (14.3 mi) 61053 Mount Carroll (15 mi) 61046 Lanark (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	235
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	13.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3252
Longitude	-89.8997
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	67.9%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

235

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$54,091

Median household income

$27,680

Per capita income

$143,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

61.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	30.2%
18 and over	164	69.8%
65 and over	5	2.1%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	235	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.9%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 31.6%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	31.6%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
Median income	$54,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$200k–$300k 41.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	17.3%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	37.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	5.1%
2 vehicles	60.2%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	37.8%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	26	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	5	5.1%
Households with children under 18	28	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	5	5.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	58.5%	78.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.1%
Divorced	41.5%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 9.1%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 56.7%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	61.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	43.1%
Kindergarten	15	29.4%
Elementary school	14	27.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.2%

Professional & management 18.3%

Construction 13.7%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Public administration 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.1%
Service	3.1%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	26.0%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.1%
Government	3.1%
Self-employed	45.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	17.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.5

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.3%
Retirement income	8.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.8%
Public insurance	5.5%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	196	83.4%
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)	235	100.0%
Born in same state	235	100.0%
Born in different state	150	63.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	3.4%
Arab	6	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61044

What city is ZIP code 61044 in?

ZIP code 61044 is primarily assigned to Kent, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61044 in?

ZIP code 61044 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61044 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61044 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61044?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61044?

The median home value in ZIP code 61044 is $143,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61044?

ZIP code 61044 has an estimated population of 235 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61044 in?

ZIP code 61044 observes the CST timezone.