Freeport, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61032
Stephenson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,651
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,593
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61032 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 61032 (Freeport, IL) rose +15.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 134.0 in 2023 to 154.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61032 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, with 31,651 residents across 383.2 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61032 reports a modest median household income of $56,593 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,472. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,300 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 65.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stephenson County, so 61032 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 61032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeport, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61032.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
52 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 61032, Freeport, 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
31,651
Population
383.2
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61032?
45.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.9%
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?
$56,593
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$33,472
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61032 ranks nationally
Freeport, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,593 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US 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
14,720housing units
14,720
Total Housing Units
13,313
Occupied Units
1,407
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1959
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
+15.5%
YoY Change (2024)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61032 have increased 15.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 108 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 113 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 130 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 134 |
| 2024 | +15.5% | 155 |
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 674 business establishments in ZIP 61032, employing approximately 12,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $724,072,000.
674
Businesses
12,481
Employees
$724.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 50 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 61032 vs 61013 →
ZIP 61032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61032
Freeport (61032)
31,651 residents
- 61018 1,080
Dakota (61018)
1,080 residents
- 61007 534
Baileyville (61007)
534 residents
- 61013 528
Cedarville (61013)
528 residents
- 61050 376
Mc Connell (61050)
376 residents
- 61027 52
Eleroy (61027)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61032 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61018
Dakota (61018)
$76,471 median income
- 61050
Mc Connell (61050)
$74,728 median income
- 61013
Cedarville (61013)
$67,569 median income
- 61032
Freeport (61032)
$56,593 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61032 ranks #4 of 4 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 61032, 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 (31,651 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 61032 in?
ZIP code 61032 (Freeport) is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. Stephenson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephenson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61032?
ZIP code 61032 in Freeport, IL has a population of 31,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61032?
The median household income in ZIP 61032 is $56,593, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61032?
The median home value in ZIP 61032 is $112,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61032 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61032?
ZIP code 61032 has 674 business establishments employing approximately 12,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61032 are: Retail trade (101), Health care and social assistance (95), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61032?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61032 increased by 15.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 61032?
In ZIP code 61032, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61032 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61032?
In ZIP code 61032, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61032 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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