61085 ZIP Code — Stockton, IL

Jo Daviess County, Illinois

ZIP code 61085 is located in Stockton, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. It covers approximately 127.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61085

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 $125,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,156. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,923

population

127.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stockton	Acceptable
Stockton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61028 Elizabeth (6.4 mi) 61044 Kent (7.2 mi) 61001 Apple River (9.3 mi) 61087 Warren (10.3 mi) 61062 Pearl City (11.5 mi) 61048 Lena (11.8 mi) 61075 Scales Mound (13.9 mi) 61041 Hanover (14.6 mi) 61089 Winslow (14.8 mi) 61053 Mount Carroll (15.2 mi) 61074 Savanna (16.1 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,923
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	127.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3321
Longitude	-90.0405
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	51.9%	42.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,923

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$57,156

Median household income

$35,647

Per capita income

$125,500

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,174

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

190

25–34

177

119

35–44

111

240

45–54

223

109

55–59

101

108

60–64

100

228

65–74

212

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	594	20.3%
18 and over	2,329	79.7%
65 and over	715	24.5%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,725	90.8%
Two or more races	150	5%
Hispanic or Latino	79	2.6%
Black or African American	28	0.9%
Asian	12	0.4%
Other race	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	42.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$57,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,500
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.4%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.8%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	683	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	106	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	246	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	310	23.0%
Households with children under 18	349	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	490	36.4%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	22.9%
Married	56.1%	57.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	2.0%	10.3%
Divorced	14.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	6.3%
Kindergarten	30	5.1%
Elementary school	335	56.8%
High school	142	24.1%
College / grad school	46	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Construction 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Retail trade 7.0%

Other services 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,815	96.3%
Spanish	25	0.9%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,893	99.0%
Born in same state	2,892	98.9%
Born in different state	2,172	74.3%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.0%
Not a US citizen	24	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	410	14%
Arab	400	13.7%
French	386	13.2%
English	40	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	1.1%
Irish	8	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61085

What city is ZIP code 61085 in?

ZIP code 61085 is primarily assigned to Stockton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61085 in?

ZIP code 61085 falls within Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61085 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61085?

The median home value in ZIP code 61085 is $125,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61085?

ZIP code 61085 has an estimated population of 2,923 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61085?

The median household income in ZIP code 61085 is $57,156, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61085 in?

ZIP code 61085 observes the CST timezone.