ZIP Code 61064
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Polo · Ogle County · Illinois
- Population
- 3,868
- Median income
- $75,386
- Median home value
- $164,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.1%
- Land area
- 274.3 sq mi
14/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
Chicago
ZIP code 61064 in Polo, Illinois has a population of 3,868. The median household income is $75,386, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $164,400, 41% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61064 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 274.3 square miles in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,868 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61064 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61064 sits at $75,386 (6% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,498. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $164,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61064 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ogle County, so you can benchmark 61064 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61064
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61064.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61064, Polo, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,868
Population
274.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61064?
44.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$75,386
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$37,498
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,881
Total Housing Units
1,713
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$878
Median Rent
1951
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
+22.0%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61064 have increased 22.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.1% | 120 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 137 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 154 |
| 2023 | -12.3% | 135 |
| 2024 | +22.0% | 165 |
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 65 business establishments in ZIP 61064, employing approximately 536 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,685,000.
65
Businesses
536
Employees
$23.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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