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 Moderate-density area
- $70,739
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61025 (East Dubuque, IL) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.3 in 2023 to 200.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61025 covers 90.1 square miles in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,867 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61025 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,739 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,832. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,800 (3% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $884; 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jo Daviess County, so 61025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Dubuque, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61025.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 61025?
52.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,832
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61025 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
East Dubuque, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,739 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,103housing units
2,103
Total Housing Units
2,029
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,800
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61025 vs 53811 →
ZIP 61025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52001
Dubuque (52001)
43,173 residents
- 52003 13,436
Dubuque (52003)
13,436 residents
- 61025 4,867
East Dubuque (61025)
4,867 residents
- 53807 4,843
Cuba City (53807)
4,843 residents
- 53811 3,371
Hazel Green (53811)
3,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61025 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52003
Dubuque (52003)
$98,908 median income
- 53811
Hazel Green (53811)
$82,769 median income
- 53807
Cuba City (53807)
$77,887 median income
- 61025
East Dubuque (61025)
$70,739 median income
- 52001
Dubuque (52001)
$61,643 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61025, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,867 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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