West Brooklyn ZIP Code List — Lee County, IL
There is one unique ZIP code in West Brooklyn, Illinois and it is 61378. Area code: 815.
1
ZIP codes
60.58
sq mi land
0.12
sq mi water
815
area code
West Brooklyn, IL ZIP code map
ZIP codes for West Brooklyn, IL (1)
Demographics & statistics
493
Population
27.0
Median age
$100,139
Median household income
$38,715
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$1,075
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
2.4%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
46
9
5–9
11
32
10–14
37
3
15–19
3
1
20–24
2
65
25–34
76
15
35–44
17
6
45–54
8
15
55–59
17
15
60–64
18
10
65–74
11
10
75–84
12
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 178 | 36.1% |
| 18 and over | 315 | 63.9% |
| 65 and over | 58 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 27.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.4%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 98.4% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
1.2%
$35k–$50k
4.8%
$50k–$75k
4.8%
$75k–$100k
27.5%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $100,139 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
26.0%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,075 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 40.1% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 98.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 67.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 22.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.1% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.3% |
| Electricity | 15.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 54.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 102 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 12 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 7.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 40 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 70 | 41.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 49 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.7% | 30.7% |
| Married | 75.5% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 16.5% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 2.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
20.6%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
3.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 48 | 33.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 87 | 60.0% |
| High school | 8 | 5.5% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 1.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
28.7%
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail trade
8.5%
Wholesale trade
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Information
3.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Construction
2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Other services
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 25.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.3% |
| Government | 23.9% |
| Self-employed | 20.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.5% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.5 |
Poverty
All people
2.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.0% |
| Public insurance | 64.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 408 | 82.8% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 479 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 479 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 439 | 89.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 151 | 30.6% |
| French | 81 | 16.4% |
| English | 12 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 8 | 1.6% |
| Arab | 5 | 1% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 89.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for West Brooklyn, IL?
West Brooklyn, IL has one ZIP code: 61378.
What is the main ZIP code for West Brooklyn, IL?
The primary ZIP code for West Brooklyn, IL is 61378. The city uses area code 815 for phone service.
What county is West Brooklyn, IL in?
West Brooklyn is located in Lee County, Illinois.
How many ZIP codes are in West Brooklyn, IL?
West Brooklyn, IL has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use for mail addressed to the West Brooklyn Village Hall and downtown civic center?
The West Brooklyn Village Hall and downtown area are located in ZIP code 61378, which covers the central business district of this Lee County community.
What is the ZIP code for residences and businesses in the agricultural areas surrounding West Brooklyn's main village center?
All properties throughout West Brooklyn, including the surrounding rural and agricultural areas, use the single ZIP code 61378.