61089 ZIP Code — Winslow, IL

Stephenson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61089 is located in Winslow, Illinois, within Stephenson County. It covers approximately 44.35 square miles and serves a population of 575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61089

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 $124,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $65,446. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61089 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

575

population

44.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winslow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61050 Mc Connell (4.9 mi) 61048 Lena (5.2 mi) 53522 Browntown (7.6 mi) 53587 South Wayne (8.9 mi) 61087 Warren (8.9 mi) 61060 Orangeville (10.1 mi) 61044 Kent (10.8 mi) 61018 Dakota (13.6 mi) 53566 Monroe (13.7 mi) 61032 Freeport (13.7 mi) 53541 Gratiot (14 mi) 61062 Pearl City (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	575
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	44.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4676
Longitude	-89.8147
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	47.1%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

575

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$65,446

Median household income

$35,252

Per capita income

$124,100

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

11.3%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	15.3%
18 and over	487	84.7%
65 and over	176	30.6%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Two or more races 5.4%

Other race 3.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	513	81%
Hispanic or Latino	58	9.2%
Two or more races	34	5.4%
Other race	25	3.9%
Black or African American	2	0.3%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	48.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$65,446

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,100
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	41.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	65.7%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	45	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	55	20.8%
Households with children under 18	47	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	42.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	27.5%
Married	58.0%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	10.2%
Divorced	4.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	47.0%
High school	6	9.1%
College / grad school	24	36.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.8%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 1.2%

Other services 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	37.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	526	91.5%
Spanish	11	2.1%
Other Indo-European	11	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	529	92.0%
Born in same state	527	91.7%
Born in different state	277	48.2%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	46	8.0%
Not a US citizen	34	73.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	14.8%
Italian	78	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	4.9%
French	28	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61089

What city is ZIP code 61089 in?

ZIP code 61089 is primarily assigned to Winslow, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61089 in?

ZIP code 61089 falls within Stephenson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61089 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61089 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61089?

11% 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 61089 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61089 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61089?

The median home value in ZIP code 61089 is $124,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 61089 in?

ZIP code 61089 observes the CST timezone.