61053 ZIP Code — Mount Carroll, IL

Carroll County, Illinois

ZIP code 61053 is located in Mount Carroll, Illinois, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 107.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,839 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61053

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 $108,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,710. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61053 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,839

population

107.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Carroll	Acceptable
Mount Carroll	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61046 Lanark (8.7 mi) 61285 Thomson (10.2 mi) 61014 Chadwick (10.7 mi) 61078 Shannon (11.9 mi) 61062 Pearl City (12.1 mi) 52070 Sabula (12.8 mi) 61074 Savanna (12.9 mi) 61051 Milledgeville (14.4 mi) 61044 Kent (15 mi) 61085 Stockton (15.2 mi) 61028 Elizabeth (15.9 mi) 52064 Miles (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,839
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	107.72 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.1166
Longitude	-89.9787
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	44.4%	46.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	33.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,839

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$63,710

Median household income

$29,801

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,117

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

114

10–14

127

15–19

114

20–24

128

117

25–34

130

153

35–44

170

115

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

101

198

65–74

222

75–84

100

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	660	23.2%
18 and over	2,179	76.8%
65 and over	656	23.1%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,684	92.5%
Two or more races	77	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	62	2.1%
Other race	29	1%
Asian	28	1%
Black or African American	21	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	46.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	33.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$63,710

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.5%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	566	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	88	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	137	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	341	30.1%
Households with children under 18	293	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	37.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	22.3%
Married	53.8%	48.3%
Separated	0.2%	1.3%
Widowed	3.8%	13.1%
Divorced	14.6%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	10.1%
Kindergarten	26	4.1%
Elementary school	294	45.9%
High school	120	18.7%
College / grad school	136	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Other services 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Construction 2.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 19.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	35.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,686	94.6%
Spanish	75	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	71	2.6%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,792	98.3%
Born in same state	2,781	98.0%
Born in different state	2,009	70.8%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.7%
Not a US citizen	12	25.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	279	9.8%
Italian	272	9.6%
French	192	6.8%
English	44	1.5%
German	43	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	1.1%
Dutch	25	0.9%
Irish	13	0.5%
Norwegian	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61053

What city is ZIP code 61053 in?

ZIP code 61053 is primarily assigned to Mount Carroll, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61053 in?

ZIP code 61053 falls within Carroll County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61053?

15% of residents in ZIP code 61053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61053?

The median home value in ZIP code 61053 is $108,200.

Does ZIP code 61053 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61053 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 61053 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 61053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61053 in?

ZIP code 61053 observes the CST timezone.