PlainZIP

Poplar Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61065

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

11,156
84/sq mi
$97,386
Median income
$217,300
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poplar Grove pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61065 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poplar Grove, Boone County, Illinois, home to 11,156 residents across 132.3 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,386 (22% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,795. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $217,300 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,452 monthly, and 92.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 61065 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Boone 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poplar Grove, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61065.

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 61065, Poplar Grove, 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

11,156

Population

132.3

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61065?

35.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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?

$97,386

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$34,795

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61065 ranks nationally

Poplar Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,386 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,729

Total Housing Units

3,468

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$217,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,452

Median Rent

1996

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61065 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 114
2021 +11.3% 126
2022 +10.2% 139
2023 +16.3% 162
2024 +8.8% 176

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 98 business establishments in ZIP 61065, employing approximately 476 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,490,000.

98

Businesses

476

Employees

$17.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.3%
Retail trade 11 11.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61065 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 61065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61065 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 61065 ranks #4 of 6 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
61012 Capron, IL 2,175 3.7 mi
61011 Caledonia, IL 2,945 4.5 mi
53525 Clinton, WI 4,052 9.8 mi
53585 Sharon, WI 2,215 10.2 mi
61038 Garden Prairie, IL 1,354 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

61008 standard
Belvidere, IL
Pop: 34,311
61011 standard
Caledonia, IL
Pop: 2,945
61012 standard
Capron, IL
Pop: 2,175
61038 standard
Garden Prairie, IL
Pop: 1,354

Related Areas

Boone County Poplar Grove, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61065 in? ▼
ZIP code 61065 (Poplar Grove) is located in Boone County, Illinois. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61065? ▼
ZIP code 61065 in Poplar Grove, IL has a population of 11,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61065 is $97,386, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61065 is $217,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61065 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61065? ▼
ZIP code 61065 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61065 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61065 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 61065? ▼
In ZIP code 61065, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 61065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61065 is 33.0 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 61065? ▼
In ZIP code 61065, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61065 is 6.7% 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.