PlainZIP

Hanover, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61041

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

1,327
9/sq mi
$45,938
Median income
$114,900
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hanover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61041 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanover, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, home to just 1,327 residents across 154.3 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61041 reports a modest median household income of $45,938 (43% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,386. Poverty here runs at 16.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.9%. Housing costs here run $114,900 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $734 a month; 71.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 61041 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jo Daviess County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 61041, Hanover, 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

1,327

Population

154.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61041?

40.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
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?

$45,938

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$26,386

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61041 ranks nationally

Hanover, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,938 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

773

Total Housing Units

610

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$114,900

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 61041, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,486,000.

15

Businesses

59

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 26.7%

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 61041 vs 61028 →

ZIP 61041 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 61041 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 61041 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 61041 ranks #3 of 3 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
61028 Elizabeth, IL 1,989 6.8 mi
61036 Galena, IL 6,821 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jo Daviess County

61036 standard
Galena, IL
Pop: 6,821
61025 standard
East Dubuque, IL
Pop: 4,867
61085 standard
Stockton, IL
Pop: 3,443
61028 standard
Elizabeth, IL
Pop: 1,989
61087 standard
Warren, IL
Pop: 1,670
61001 standard
Apple River, IL
Pop: 1,179

Related Areas

Jo Daviess County Hanover, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61041 in? ▼
ZIP code 61041 (Hanover) 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 61041? ▼
ZIP code 61041 in Hanover, IL has a population of 1,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61041? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61041 is $45,938, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61041? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61041 is $114,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61041? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61041 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61041? ▼
ZIP code 61041 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61041? ▼
In ZIP code 61041, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 61041? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61041 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61041? ▼
In ZIP code 61041, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61041? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61041 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.