Pearl City, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61062
Stephenson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,983
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,667
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pearl City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61062 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61062 covers 190.7 square miles in Pearl City, Stephenson County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,983 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61062 reports a modest median household income of $66,667 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,998. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 0.5%. Median home value is $196,900 (3% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $977; 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stephenson County, so 61062 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 61062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearl City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61062.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 61062, Pearl City, 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
1,983
Population
190.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61062?
35.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.7%
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?
$66,667
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$30,998
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61062 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Pearl City, 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)
$66,667 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
742housing units
742
Total Housing Units
734
Occupied Units
8
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$977
Median Rent
1961
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61062 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -1.4% | 123 |
| 2018 | +0.2% | 123 |
| 2020 | – | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 146 |
| 2024 | – | 172 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 61062, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,505,000.
52
Businesses
216
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 61062 vs 61048 →
ZIP 61062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61048
Lena (61048)
4,360 residents
- 61053
Mount Carroll (61053)
2,852 residents
- 61046
Lanark (61046)
2,831 residents
- 61062
Pearl City (61062)
1,983 residents
- 61078 1,374
Shannon (61078)
1,374 residents
- 61044 232
Kent (61044)
232 residents
- 61027 52
Eleroy (61027)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61062 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61048
Lena (61048)
$82,875 median income
- 61044
Kent (61044)
$82,083 median income
- 61046
Lanark (61046)
$79,398 median income
- 61078
Shannon (61078)
$75,769 median income
- 61062
Pearl City (61062)
$66,667 median income
- 61053
Mount Carroll (61053)
$62,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61062 ranks #5 of 6 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 61062, 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 (1,983 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 61062 in?
ZIP code 61062 (Pearl City) is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. Stephenson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephenson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61062?
ZIP code 61062 in Pearl City, IL has a population of 1,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61062?
The median household income in ZIP 61062 is $66,667, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61062?
The median home value in ZIP 61062 is $196,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61062 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61062?
ZIP code 61062 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61062 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (8), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61062 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 61062?
In ZIP code 61062, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 61062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61062 is 22.7 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 61062?
In ZIP code 61062, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61062 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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