61049 ZIP Code — Lindenwood, IL

Ogle County, Illinois

ZIP code 61049 is located in Lindenwood, Illinois, within Ogle County. It covers approximately 20.41 square miles and serves a population of 644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61049

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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $82,917. 35% 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 30 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 61049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

644

population

20.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lindenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60129 Esmond (2.5 mi) 61052 Monroe Center (5 mi) 61068 Rochelle (5.7 mi) 61020 Davis Junction (6.9 mi) 60146 Kirkland (7.2 mi) 60111 Clare (8.7 mi) 60150 Malta (10.3 mi) 61084 Stillman Valley (11.2 mi) 61015 Chana (11.3 mi) 61109 Rockford (11.5 mi) 61016 Cherry Valley (11.7 mi) 60145 Kingston (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	644
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	20.41 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.0358
Longitude	-88.9992
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	37.7%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.2%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

644

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$82,917

Median household income

$30,080

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

25.6%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	164	25.5%
18 and over	480	74.5%
65 and over	93	14.4%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56%

Two or more races 22%

Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	445	56%
Two or more races	175	22%
Hispanic or Latino	150	18.9%
Other race	23	2.9%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.2%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	19.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$82,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 30.0%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	44.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	34.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.5%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Fuel oil	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	32	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	28	13.5%
Households with children under 18	84	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	31.7%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.4%	24.8%
Married	43.3%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	2.4%
Divorced	3.4%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 27.7%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.3%
Kindergarten	8	6.9%
Elementary school	38	32.8%
High school	41	35.3%
College / grad school	24	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Construction 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	8.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	596	92.5%
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)	627	97.4%
Born in same state	612	95.0%
Born in different state	541	84.0%
Foreign born	15	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.6%
Not a US citizen	13	76.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	27.8%
Polish	60	9.3%
Arab	30	4.7%
French	29	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	6	0.9%
Irish	3	0.5%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61049

What city is ZIP code 61049 in?

ZIP code 61049 is primarily assigned to Lindenwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61049 in?

ZIP code 61049 falls within Ogle County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61049?

The median home value in ZIP code 61049 is $175,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61049?

ZIP code 61049 has an estimated population of 644 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61049?

The median household income in ZIP code 61049 is $82,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61049 in?

ZIP code 61049 observes the CST timezone.