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East Dubuque, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61025

Jo Daviess County, Illinois — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,867
54/sq mi
$70,739
Median income
$197,800
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Dubuque pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61025 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61025 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.1 square miles in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,867 residents, producing a population density of 54 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61025 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61025 sits at $70,739 (12% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,832. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $197,800 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $884 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61025 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jo Daviess County, so you can benchmark 61025 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61025.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61025, East Dubuque, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,867

Population

90.1

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61025?

52.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,739

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$42,832

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61025 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,739 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,103

Total Housing Units

2,029

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$197,800

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61025 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 154
2021 +1.9% 157
2022 +14.7% 180
2023 -2.3% 176
2024 +13.6% 200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 61025, employing approximately 1,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,466,000.

103

Businesses

1,581

Employees

$117.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 12.6%
Retail trade 10 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 7.8%
Manufacturing 7 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 5.8%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.8%
Finance and insurance 4 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61025 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61025 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53811 Hazel Green, WI 3,371 5.1 mi
52003 Dubuque, IA 13,436 6.4 mi
52001 Dubuque, IA 43,173 8.5 mi
53807 Cuba City, WI 4,843 10.7 mi

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Pop: 6,821
61085 standard
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Pop: 3,443
61028 standard
Elizabeth, IL
Pop: 1,989
61087 standard
Warren, IL
Pop: 1,670
61041 standard
Hanover, IL
Pop: 1,327
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Pop: 1,179

Related Areas

Jo Daviess County East Dubuque, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61025 in? ▼
ZIP code 61025 (East Dubuque) is located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Jo Daviess County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jo-daviess-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61025? ▼
ZIP code 61025 in East Dubuque, IL has a population of 4,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61025? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61025 is $70,739, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61025? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61025 is $197,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61025? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61025 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61025? ▼
ZIP code 61025 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61025? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61025 are: Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61025? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61025 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61025? ▼
In ZIP code 61025, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61025? ▼
In ZIP code 61025, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61025? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61025 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Dubuque, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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