61059 ZIP Code — Nora, IL
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
ZIP code 61059 is located in Nora, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. It covers approximately 1.14 square miles and serves a population of 176 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
176
population
1.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61059 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61059
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nora | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 176 |
| Population density | 154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4537 |
| Longitude | -89.9651 |
| 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 | 57.4% | 42.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 35.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
176
Population
154
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$51,473
Median household income
$26,199
Per capita income
$68,000
Median home value
$1,114
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
2.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
53
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
1
7
10–14
3
12
15–19
5
36
20–24
17
1
25–34
0
5
35–44
2
30
45–54
14
5
55–59
3
9
60–64
4
9
65–74
4
4
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 147 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.4% | 42.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 35.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
1.5%
$35k–$50k
18.5%
$50k–$75k
50.8%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 50.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| Median income | $51,473 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.0%
$50k–$100k
37.5%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k–$300k
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $68,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,114 |
| Owner occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter occupied | 38.5% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
| Single-family detached | 88.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 30.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 32.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 10.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29 | 44.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 31 | 47.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 7.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 21.5% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 63.2% | 6.7% |
| Married | 28.2% | 84.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 2.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
HS graduate
51.1%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
1.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 7 | 26.9% |
| High school | 18 | 69.2% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 3.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
53.0%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Transportation & utilities
12.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Professional & management
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Construction
2.6%
Other services
2.6%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.0% |
| Service | 52.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.4% |
| Government | 48.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.7% |
| Carpool | 45.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
2.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 19.9% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 172 | 97.7% |
| 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) | 176 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 176 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 103 | 58.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 35 | 19.9% |
| Arab | 33 | 18.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 5.1% |
| English | 4 | 2.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61059
What city is ZIP code 61059 in?
ZIP code 61059 is primarily assigned to Nora, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61059 in?
ZIP code 61059 falls within Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 61059?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61059?
The median home value in ZIP code 61059 is $68,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 61059?
ZIP code 61059 has an estimated population of 176 residents, with a density of 154 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61059?
The median household income in ZIP code 61059 is $51,473, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61059 in?
ZIP code 61059 observes the CST timezone.