61065 ZIP Code — Poplar Grove, IL
Boone County, Illinois
ZIP code 61065 is located in Poplar Grove, Illinois, within Boone County. It covers approximately 50.94 square miles and serves a population of 10,681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 61065
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $109,226. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,681
population
50.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61065
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Poplar Grove | Acceptable |
| Poplar Grove | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61012 Capron (3.6 mi)
61011 Caledonia (5 mi)
61073 Roscoe (8.4 mi)
61114 Rockford (9.9 mi)
61115 Machesney Park (9.9 mi)
61008 Belvidere (10 mi)
61038 Garden Prairie (10.2 mi)
61080 South Beloit (10.8 mi)
53585 Sharon (11.2 mi)
53525 Clinton (11.8 mi)
61107 Rockford (11.8 mi)
60033 Harvard (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,681 |
| Population density | 210 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3925 |
| Longitude | -88.8300 |
| 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 | 26.5% | 36.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 31.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 25.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 7.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,681
Population
210
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$109,226
Median household income
$36,618
Per capita income
$190,400
Median home value
$1,619
Median monthly rent
95.5%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
3,670
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
318
Under 5
300
201
5–9
190
635
10–14
599
510
15–19
481
290
20–24
273
637
25–34
601
780
35–44
736
872
45–54
823
310
55–59
293
311
60–64
294
328
65–74
310
152
75–84
143
151
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,927 | 27.4% |
| 18 and over | 7,754 | 72.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,227 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.2%
Two or more races
8.1%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,855 | 79.2% |
| Two or more races | 901 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 849 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 506 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 36.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 31.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 25.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 7.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
0.2%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
10.6%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
29.3%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $109,226 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
29.3%
$200k–$300k
26.5%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,619 |
| Owner occupied | 95.5% |
| Renter occupied | 4.5% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 41.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.3% |
| Electricity | 10.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.6% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,426 | 69.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 253 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 436 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 403 | 11.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,491 | 42.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 835 | 23.7% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Married | 59.7% | 62.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 4.0% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
31.3%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 210 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,274 | 43.0% |
| High school | 939 | 31.7% |
| College / grad school | 464 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Public administration
7.8%
Construction
6.4%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Retail trade
5.9%
Professional & management
5.7%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Other services
3.4%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.1% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
12.4%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
45.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 785 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 1.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,063 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 202 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 113 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,353 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 10,312 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 8,322 | 77.9% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 328 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 88 | 26.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,732 | 16.2% |
| French | 1,330 | 12.5% |
| Polish | 438 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 166 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 134 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 58 | 0.5% |
| English | 54 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.9% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61065
What city is ZIP code 61065 in?
ZIP code 61065 is primarily assigned to Poplar Grove, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61065 in?
ZIP code 61065 falls within Boone County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61065 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 61065 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61065 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 61065 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61065?
The median household income in ZIP code 61065 is $109,226, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61065?
The median home value in ZIP code 61065 is $190,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 61065 in?
ZIP code 61065 observes the CST timezone.