61052 ZIP Code — Monroe Center, IL

Ogle County, Illinois

ZIP code 61052 is located in Monroe Center, Illinois, within Ogle County. It covers approximately 27.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61052

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,361. 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61052 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,038

population

27.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monroe Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61020 Davis Junction (4.5 mi) 61049 Lindenwood (5 mi) 60129 Esmond (5.8 mi) 60146 Kirkland (6.1 mi) 61109 Rockford (6.8 mi) 61016 Cherry Valley (6.8 mi) 61084 Stillman Valley (9.5 mi) 61112 Rockford (9.6 mi) 61108 Rockford (10.2 mi) 61068 Rochelle (10.4 mi) 60111 Clare (10.5 mi) 61104 Rockford (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,038
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	27.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1080
Longitude	-89.0007
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	44.7%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,038

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$87,361

Median household income

$41,211

Per capita income

$174,200

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

1.1%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

434

Housing units

19.9%

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	264	25.4%
18 and over	774	74.6%
65 and over	192	18.5%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	905	78.6%
Two or more races	132	11.5%
Hispanic or Latino	114	9.9%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$87,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,200
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	30.3%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	59.2%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.4%
Electricity	26.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	317	73.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	57	13.3%
Households with children under 18	123	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	32.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	14.2%
Married	70.5%	71.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	2.0%
Divorced	8.8%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.3%
Kindergarten	7	2.9%
Elementary school	173	72.4%
High school	33	13.8%
College / grad school	23	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 14.9%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Professional & management 9.3%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 1.1%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	8.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	987	95.1%
Spanish	13	1.3%
Other Indo-European	13	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,022	98.5%
Born in same state	1,020	98.3%
Born in different state	841	81.0%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	10.1%
French	68	6.6%
Polish	34	3.3%
English	27	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	1.6%
Dutch	9	0.9%
Arab	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61052

What city is ZIP code 61052 in?

ZIP code 61052 is primarily assigned to Monroe Center, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61052 in?

ZIP code 61052 falls within Ogle County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61052 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 61052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61052?

The median home value in ZIP code 61052 is $174,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61052?

ZIP code 61052 has an estimated population of 1,038 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61052?

The median household income in ZIP code 61052 is $87,361, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61052 in?

ZIP code 61052 observes the CST timezone.