61050 ZIP Code — Mc Connell, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61050 is located in Mc Connell, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 10.27 square miles and serves a population of 357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61050

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 $197,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,750.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 61050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

357

population

10.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Connell	Acceptable
Mc Connell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61048 Lena (4.9 mi) 61089 Winslow (4.9 mi) 61060 Orangeville (7 mi) 61032 Freeport (8.8 mi) 61018 Dakota (9.2 mi) 61044 Kent (10.7 mi) 53522 Browntown (10.8 mi) 61062 Pearl City (12.6 mi) 61070 Rock City (13.1 mi) 61087 Warren (13.2 mi) 53587 South Wayne (13.5 mi) 53566 Monroe (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	357
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	10.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4241
Longitude	-89.7386
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	40.6%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

357

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$108,750

Median household income

$40,246

Per capita income

$197,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	14.6%
18 and over	305	85.4%
65 and over	57	16.0%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	357	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 17.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	33.1%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	17.7%
Median income	$108,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 20.8%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	49.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.0%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	66.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	54.8%
Fuel oil	8.9%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	87.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	12.9%
Households with children under 18	47	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	24.2%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	14.5%
Married	71.9%	74.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	63.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	27	36.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Construction 16.3%

Professional & management 15.3%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Retail trade 7.0%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.2%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.8%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	357	100.0%
Spanish	44	12.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	12.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	287	80.4%
Born in same state	287	80.4%
Born in different state	208	58.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	19.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	72	20.2%
French	32	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61050

What city is ZIP code 61050 in?

ZIP code 61050 is primarily assigned to Mc Connell, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61050 in?

ZIP code 61050 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61050 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61050?

The median household income in ZIP code 61050 is $108,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61050?

ZIP code 61050 has an estimated population of 357 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61050?

The median home value in ZIP code 61050 is $197,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 61050 in?

ZIP code 61050 observes the CST timezone.