61075 ZIP Code — Scales Mound, IL

Jo Daviess County, Illinois

ZIP code 61075 is located in Scales Mound, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. It covers approximately 52.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61075

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 $215,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,625. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61075 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,026

population

52.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61075 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61075

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61075. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scales Mound	Acceptable
Scales Mound	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61001 Apple River (7 mi) 61036 Galena (8.4 mi) 53803 Benton (8.4 mi) 53586 Shullsburg (9.4 mi) 61028 Elizabeth (11.4 mi) 61041 Hanover (12.8 mi) 61087 Warren (13.8 mi) 61085 Stockton (13.9 mi) 53541 Gratiot (14 mi) 53811 Hazel Green (14.5 mi) 61025 East Dubuque (14.8 mi) 53807 Cuba City (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,026
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	52.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4527
Longitude	-90.2577
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	35.0%	42.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	35.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,026

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$68,625

Median household income

$37,210

Per capita income

$215,400

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

12.8%

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

121

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	181	17.6%
18 and over	845	82.4%
65 and over	339	33.0%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	989	95.1%
Two or more races	21	2%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.3%
Black or African American	8	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	42.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	35.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$68,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,400
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	71.4%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	39	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	68	15.7%
Households with children under 18	100	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	46.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	18.3%
Married	68.4%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	0.0%	11.6%
Divorced	6.9%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.3%
Kindergarten	15	9.6%
Elementary school	65	41.7%
High school	41	26.3%
College / grad school	33	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 14.3%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Construction 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 5.4%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	967	94.2%
Spanish	33	3.4%
Other Indo-European	30	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	990	96.5%
Born in same state	987	96.2%
Born in different state	411	40.1%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	36	3.5%
Not a US citizen	29	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	142	13.8%
French	132	12.9%
Arab	55	5.4%
Polish	16	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.5%
Irish	6	0.6%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61075

What city is ZIP code 61075 in?

ZIP code 61075 is primarily assigned to Scales Mound, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61075 in?

ZIP code 61075 falls within Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61075 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 61075 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61075 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61075 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61075?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61075 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61075 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61075 in?

ZIP code 61075 observes the CST timezone.