PlainZIP

Nora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61059

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

141
33/sq mi
$54,113
Median income
$92,000
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61059 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61059 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nora, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, home to just 141 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61059 reports a modest median household income of $54,113 (32% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,940. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $92,000 (52% below the state average), median rent at $1,120 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. To put 61059 in local context, 8 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 61059, Nora, 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

141

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61059?

41.5

Median Age

69.1%

Male

30.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
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 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,113

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$27,940

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61059 ranks nationally

Nora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,113 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

82

Total Housing Units

72

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$92,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,120

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61059 vs 61087 →

ZIP 61059 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 61059 ranks #9 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 61059 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 61059 ranks #9 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
61087 Warren, IL 1,670 3.3 mi
61089 Winslow, IL 867 6.3 mi
61044 Kent, IL 232 9.4 mi
53587 South Wayne, WI 1,290 8.8 mi
61048 Lena, IL 4,360 7.2 mi
53541 Gratiot, WI 861 9.0 mi
61085 Stockton, IL 3,443 9.0 mi
53522 Browntown, WI 1,085 10.4 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
61041 standard
Hanover, IL
Pop: 1,327

Related Areas

Jo Daviess County Nora, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61059 in? ▼
ZIP code 61059 (Nora) 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 61059? ▼
ZIP code 61059 in Nora, IL has a population of 141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61059? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61059 is $54,113, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61059? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61059 is $92,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61059? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61059 is White at 94.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61059? ▼
In ZIP code 61059, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 61059? ▼
In ZIP code 61059, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61059? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61059 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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