Lanark, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61046
Carroll County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,831
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,398
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lanark pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61046 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61046 covers 212.9 square miles in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,831 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,398 (1% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,365. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,400 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $771; 86.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 61046 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 61046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanark, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61046.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 61046, Lanark, 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
2,831
Population
212.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61046?
49.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$79,398
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$46,365
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61046 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lanark, 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)
$79,398 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,959housing units
1,959
Total Housing Units
1,271
Occupied Units
688
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$771
Median Rent
1981
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
+15.4%
YoY Change (2023)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61046 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.4% | 143 |
| 2019 | -3.7% | 138 |
| 2020 | -1.8% | 135 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 156 |
| 2023 | – | 195 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 61046, employing approximately 606 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,401,000.
76
Businesses
606
Employees
$24.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.3% |
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 61046 vs 61078 →
ZIP 61046 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61046
Lanark (61046)
2,831 residents
- 61062
Pearl City (61062)
1,983 residents
- 61051
Milledgeville (61051)
1,574 residents
- 61078
Shannon (61078)
1,374 residents
- 61014
Chadwick (61014)
1,173 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61046 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61046 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61046
Lanark (61046)
$79,398 median income
- 61078
Shannon (61078)
$75,769 median income
- 61014
Chadwick (61014)
$69,329 median income
- 61062
Pearl City (61062)
$66,667 median income
- 61051
Milledgeville (61051)
$59,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61046 ranks the highest 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 61046, 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 (2,831 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 61046 in?
ZIP code 61046 (Lanark) is located in Carroll County, Illinois. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61046?
ZIP code 61046 in Lanark, IL has a population of 2,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61046?
The median household income in ZIP 61046 is $79,398, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61046?
The median home value in ZIP 61046 is $167,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61046 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61046?
ZIP code 61046 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61046 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61046 increased by 15.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 61046?
In ZIP code 61046, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 61046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61046 is 25.5 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 61046?
In ZIP code 61046, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61046 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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