61047 ZIP Code — Leaf River, IL

Ogle County, Illinois

ZIP code 61047 is located in Leaf River, Illinois, within Ogle County. It covers approximately 66.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61047

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 $189,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

1,626

population

66.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leaf River	Acceptable
Leaf River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61039 German Valley (4.3 mi) 61010 Byron (7.5 mi) 61054 Mount Morris (8 mi) 61007 Baileyville (10 mi) 61030 Forreston (10.2 mi) 61067 Ridott (10.3 mi) 61063 Pecatonica (11.1 mi) 61084 Stillman Valley (11.4 mi) 61061 Oregon (11.5 mi) 61088 Winnebago (12.2 mi) 61102 Rockford (12.5 mi) 61015 Chana (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,626
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	66.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1645
Longitude	-89.4000
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	36.6%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,626

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$78,250

Median household income

$35,561

Per capita income

$189,200

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

599

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

178

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	313	19.2%
18 and over	1,313	80.8%
65 and over	243	14.9%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,592	97.3%
Two or more races	14	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.6%
Black or African American	9	0.6%
Other race	8	0.5%
Asian	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$78,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,200
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	0.7%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	32.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	52.5%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.5%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	428	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	82	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	92	14.6%
Households with children under 18	148	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	173	27.5%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	19.9%
Married	59.8%	65.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	5.8%	8.8%
Divorced	3.7%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	9.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	120	41.8%
High school	109	38.0%
College / grad school	31	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Construction 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,556	95.7%
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)	1,619	99.6%
Born in same state	1,616	99.4%
Born in different state	1,412	86.8%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	163	10%
Italian	112	6.9%
Arab	80	4.9%
Polish	22	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.3%
Norwegian	1	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61047

What city is ZIP code 61047 in?

ZIP code 61047 is primarily assigned to Leaf River, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61047 in?

ZIP code 61047 falls within Ogle County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61047 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61047 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61047 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61047?

The median home value in ZIP code 61047 is $189,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61047?

ZIP code 61047 has an estimated population of 1,626 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61047 in?

ZIP code 61047 observes the CST timezone.