PlainZIP

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
$91,797
Median income
$225,700
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,880. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Housing costs here run $225,700 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,074 a month; 90.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ogle County, letting you compare 61052 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 61052?

47.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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

$43,880

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61052 ranks nationally

Monroe Center, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,797 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

517

Total Housing Units

455

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$225,700

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61052 ranks #7 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 61052 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 61052 ranks #3 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
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

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 Monroe Center, IL Illinois

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.

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