Monroe Center, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61052
Ogle County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,148
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,797
- Median income Above-median income area
- $225,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monroe Center pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61052 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61052 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe Center, Ogle County, Illinois, home to just 1,148 residents across 71.3 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,797 (15% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,880. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.6% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $225,700 (18% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 90.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,074.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ogle County, so 61052 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 61052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe Center, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61052.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 61052, Monroe Center, 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
1,148
Population
71.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61052?
47.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$91,797
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$43,880
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61052 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Monroe Center, 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)
$91,797 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
517housing units
517
Total Housing Units
455
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,700
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,074
Median Rent
1973
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61052 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.8% | 125 |
| 2020 | +2.6% | 128 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 140 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 153 |
| 2024 | – | 177 |
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 19 business establishments in ZIP 61052, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,764,000.
19
Businesses
75
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 31.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
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 61052 vs 61049 →
ZIP 61052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61108
Rockford (61108)
28,550 residents
- 61109
Rockford (61109)
28,333 residents
- 61104
Rockford (61104)
19,269 residents
- 61016 4,837
Cherry Valley (61016)
4,837 residents
- 61020 3,108
Davis Junction (61020)
3,108 residents
- 60146 2,713
Kirkland (60146)
2,713 residents
- 61052 1,148
Monroe Center (61052)
1,148 residents
- 61049 585
Lindenwood (61049)
585 residents
- 60129 242
Esmond (60129)
242 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61052 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60129
Esmond (60129)
$117,750 median income
- 61020
Davis Junction (61020)
$105,769 median income
- 61052
Monroe Center (61052)
$91,797 median income
- 61049
Lindenwood (61049)
$91,607 median income
- 60146
Kirkland (60146)
$88,032 median income
- 61016
Cherry Valley (61016)
$84,883 median income
- 61043
Holcomb (61043)
$69,063 median income
- 61108
Rockford (61108)
$64,415 median income
- 61109
Rockford (61109)
$62,973 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61052 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61049 | Lindenwood, IL | 585 | 4.7 mi |
| 61020 | Davis Junction, IL | 3,108 | 5.1 mi |
| 60129 | Esmond, IL | 242 | 6.3 mi |
| 60146 | Kirkland, IL | 2,713 | 6.1 mi |
| 61109 | Rockford, IL | 28,333 | 6.3 mi |
| 61016 | Cherry Valley, IL | 4,837 | 6.6 mi |
| 61108 | Rockford, IL | 28,550 | 9.9 mi |
| 61112 | Rockford, IL | 86 | 9.1 mi |
| 61043 | Holcomb, IL | 131 | 6.6 mi |
| 61104 | Rockford, IL | 19,269 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61052, 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 (1,148 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 61052 in?
ZIP code 61052 (Monroe Center) 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 61052?
ZIP code 61052 in Monroe Center, IL has a population of 1,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61052?
The median household income in ZIP 61052 is $91,797, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61052?
The median home value in ZIP 61052 is $225,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61052 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61052?
ZIP code 61052 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61052 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61052 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 61052?
In ZIP code 61052, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 61052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61052 is 29.7 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 61052?
In ZIP code 61052, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61052 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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