61046 ZIP Code — Lanark, IL

Carroll County, Illinois

ZIP code 61046 is located in Lanark, Illinois, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 83.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,659 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 61046

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 $137,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,100. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,659
population
83.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61046 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lanark Acceptable
Lanark Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61078 Shannon (4.7 mi) 61051 Milledgeville (8.5 mi) 61053 Mount Carroll (8.7 mi) 61014 Chadwick (9.5 mi) 61062 Pearl City (10.5 mi) 61030 Forreston (11.3 mi) 61007 Baileyville (12.8 mi) 61064 Polo (14.4 mi) 61285 Thomson (15.5 mi) 61044 Kent (15.7 mi) 61032 Freeport (17.5 mi) 61039 German Valley (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,659
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 83.99 sq mi
Water area 0.66 sq mi
Latitude 42.1079
Longitude -89.8094
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 815/779
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.9% 46.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 33.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 22.8% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.7% 2.5% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,659
Population
32
People per sq mi
49.6
Median age
$89,100
Median household income
$43,136
Per capita income
$137,500
Median home value
$806
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
1,816
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
64
Under 5
55
100
5–9
88
67
10–14
58
59
15–19
52
124
20–24
108
68
25–34
60
154
35–44
135
129
45–54
112
108
55–59
94
117
60–64
103
269
65–74
234
124
75–84
109
36
85+
32
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1848018.1%
18 and over2,17981.9%
65 and over80430.2%
Median age49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%
Black or African American 1.7%
Two or more races 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,53694.2%
Black or African American471.7%
Two or more races471.7%
Hispanic or Latino331.2%
Asian240.9%
Other race50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.9% 46.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 33.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 22.8% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.7% 2.5% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 15.1%
$50k–$75k 8.6%
$75k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k+ 8.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k6.8%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k15.1%
$50k–$75k8.6%
$75k–$100k15.1%
$100k–$150k23.9%
$150k–$200k9.5%
$200k+8.5%
Median income$89,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 29.1%
$100k–$150k 17.5%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k–$300k 18.4%
$300k–$500k 13.2%
$500k–$1M 4.6%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$137,500
Median rent / month$806
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant41.4%
Single-family detached94.0%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes1.2%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–200920.8%
1990–199916.9%
1980–198914.4%
1970–19796.4%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19495.4%
1939 or earlier23.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms22.8%
3 bedrooms39.8%
4 bedrooms30.1%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle26.2%
2 vehicles48.0%
3 or more23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas64.8%
Electricity13.9%
Propane / LP gas20.0%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family72663.0%
Cohabiting couple696.0%
Male householder, no spouse17315.0%
Female householder, no spouse18416.0%
Households with children under 1829926.0%
Households with seniors (65+)51845.0%
Average household size2.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.4%17.3%
Married59.9%69.9%
Separated0.5%0.0%
Widowed3.0%7.7%
Divorced5.2%5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 8.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.0%
Bachelor's or higher24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool255.2%
Kindergarten102.1%
Elementary school25352.8%
High school5511.5%
College / grad school13628.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%
Education & healthcare 22.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%
Retail trade 7.1%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Construction 5.4%
Other services 5.1%
Professional & management 4.7%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Information 3.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Public administration 3.0%
Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service18.1%
Sales & office14.9%
Natural resources & construction8.6%
Production & transportation21.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.7%
Government11.7%
Self-employed12.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.8%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.6%
Walk7.0%
Work from home3.8%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)25.0

Poverty

All people 9.0%
Under 18 years 13.7%
18 and over 7.9%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.5%
Retirement income35.1%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP13.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure38.2%
High cholesterol37.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis31.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking13.6%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.8%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health11.9%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.0%
Visited dentist65.7%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2119.8%
Disability%
Any disability14.5%
Under 183.1%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.0%
Public insurance45.4%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,54095.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,63098.9%
Born in same state2,59797.7%
Born in different state2,09178.6%
Foreign born331.2%
Naturalized citizen291.1%
Not a US citizen29100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2519.4%
French2509.4%
Arab2107.9%
English772.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish381.4%
Dutch240.9%
Irish100.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.3%
Internet access93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61046

What city is ZIP code 61046 in?

ZIP code 61046 is primarily assigned to Lanark, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61046 in?

ZIP code 61046 falls within Carroll County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61046 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61046 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61046 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61046?

The median home value in ZIP code 61046 is $137,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 61046 in?

ZIP code 61046 observes the CST timezone.

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