61062 ZIP Code — Pearl City, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61062 is located in Pearl City, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 74.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,015 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61062

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 $175,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,937. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61062 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,015
population
74.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61062

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pearl City Acceptable
Pearl City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61044 Kent (5.6 mi) 61078 Shannon (7.9 mi) 61048 Lena (9.4 mi) 61046 Lanark (10.5 mi) 61085 Stockton (11.5 mi) 61032 Freeport (11.5 mi) 61053 Mount Carroll (12.1 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (12.6 mi) 61007 Baileyville (13.4 mi) 61089 Winslow (14.5 mi) 61030 Forreston (16 mi) 61028 Elizabeth (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,015
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 177
Geography
Land area 74.73 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 42.2578
Longitude -89.8389
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 31.3% 48.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 40.2% 31.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 17.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.4% 2.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,015
Population
27
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$77,937
Median household income
$30,395
Per capita income
$175,200
Median home value
$848
Median monthly rent
80.3%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
612
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
72
Under 5
69
68
5–9
64
88
10–14
84
92
15–19
88
59
20–24
56
73
25–34
69
135
35–44
129
155
45–54
147
64
55–59
61
76
60–64
73
113
65–74
107
18
75–84
18
19
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1861530.5%
18 and over1,40069.5%
65 and over29314.5%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Other race 7%
Black or African American 2.1%
Two or more races 1.4%
GroupCount%
White1,78681.7%
Hispanic or Latino1727.9%
Other race1537%
Black or African American462.1%
Two or more races301.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.3% 48.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 40.2% 31.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 17.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.4% 2.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 7.6%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 24.1%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 5.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k6.8%
$25k–$35k7.6%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k24.1%
$100k–$150k17.0%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+5.0%
Median income$77,937

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%
$50k–$100k 19.4%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 28.2%
$200k–$300k 8.7%
$300k–$500k 17.3%
$1M+ 11.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$175,200
Median rent / month$848
Owner occupied80.3%
Renter occupied19.7%
Vacant4.6%
Single-family detached95.0%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.88

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20193.4%
2000–20098.5%
1990–19997.6%
1980–19898.6%
1970–197911.4%
1960–19692.4%
1950–19594.5%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier47.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms15.5%
3 bedrooms57.4%
4 bedrooms21.1%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle21.7%
2 vehicles47.0%
3 or more29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.8%
Electricity9.2%
Propane / LP gas33.7%
Fuel oil11.7%
Wood5.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family45563.3%
Cohabiting couple294.0%
Male householder, no spouse10013.9%
Female householder, no spouse13518.8%
Households with children under 1828940.2%
Households with seniors (65+)21229.5%
Average household size2.80

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.4%26.0%
Married57.7%57.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.0%8.1%
Divorced8.9%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 36.3%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 20.3%
Graduate / professional 7.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool498.0%
Kindergarten132.1%
Elementary school24940.8%
High school20533.6%
College / grad school9515.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%
Other services 14.2%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Agriculture & mining 12.1%
Professional & management 9.1%
Construction 8.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Retail trade 4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Public administration 1.6%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.9%
Service10.6%
Sales & office14.9%
Natural resources & construction18.2%
Production & transportation18.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government11.6%
Self-employed8.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.7%
Carpool4.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.7%
Work from home7.1%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 6.2%
Under 18 years 7.7%
18 and over 5.5%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.6%
Retirement income24.2%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP8.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure32.3%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis26.7%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.2%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression18.1%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist66.8%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans795.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years11.7%
65 and over27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.3%
Public insurance31.3%
No insurance8.1%
Uninsured under 191.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,87493.0%
Spanish402.1%
Other Indo-European402.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,93796.1%
Born in same state1,92495.5%
Born in different state1,59279.0%
Foreign born130.6%
Naturalized citizen783.9%
Not a US citizen3038.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab22511.2%
Italian1457.2%
English1045.2%
AncestryCount%
French1015%
Polish150.7%
German40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.7%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61062

What city is ZIP code 61062 in?

ZIP code 61062 is primarily assigned to Pearl City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61062 in?

ZIP code 61062 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61062 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61062 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61062 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 61062 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61062?

The median home value in ZIP code 61062 is $175,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61062?

ZIP code 61062 has an estimated population of 2,015 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61062 in?

ZIP code 61062 observes the CST timezone.

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