PlainZIP

Holcomb, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61043

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

131
27/sq mi
$69,063
Median income
$124,000
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holcomb pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61043 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holcomb, Ogle County, Illinois, home to just 131 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61043 reports a modest median household income of $69,063 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,213. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $124,000 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 89.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ogle County, so you can benchmark 61043 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 61043, Holcomb, 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

131

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61043?

59.3

Median Age

39.2%

Male

60.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$69,063

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$29,213

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61043 ranks nationally

Holcomb, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,063 45th percentile higher than 45% 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

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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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

68

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$124,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 61043, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,029,000.

3

Businesses

13

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61043 vs 61020 →

ZIP 61043 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 61043 ranks #0 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 61043 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 61043 ranks #8 of 9 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
61020 Davis Junction, IL 3,108 3.7 mi
61049 Lindenwood, IL 585 5.1 mi
61084 Stillman Valley, IL 3,175 6.1 mi
61068 Rochelle, IL 14,858 7.8 mi
61015 Chana, IL 946 6.6 mi
61052 Monroe Center, IL 1,148 6.6 mi
60129 Esmond, IL 242 7.9 mi
61109 Rockford, IL 28,333 9.8 mi
60113 Creston, IL 337 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ogle County

61068 standard
Rochelle, IL
Pop: 14,858
61010 standard
Byron, IL
Pop: 8,032
61061 standard
Oregon, IL
Pop: 7,009
61054 standard
Mount Morris, IL
Pop: 3,973
61064 standard
Polo, IL
Pop: 3,868
61084 standard
Stillman Valley, IL
Pop: 3,175

Related Areas

Ogle County Holcomb, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61043 in? ▼
ZIP code 61043 (Holcomb) is located in Ogle County, Illinois. Ogle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ogle-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61043? ▼
ZIP code 61043 in Holcomb, IL has a population of 131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61043 is $69,063, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61043 is $124,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61043 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61043? ▼
ZIP code 61043 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61043? ▼
In ZIP code 61043, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 61043? ▼
In ZIP code 61043, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61043 is 23.1% 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.