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 Moderate-density area
- $97,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $217,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61065 (Poplar Grove, IL) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.9 in 2023 to 176.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,795. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,300 (13% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,452; 92.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Boone County, so 61065 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 61065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poplar Grove, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61065.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61065?
35.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
6.2%
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?
$97,386
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$34,795
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61065 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Poplar Grove, 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)
$97,386 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
3,729housing units
3,729
Total Housing Units
3,468
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61065 vs 61012 →
ZIP 61065 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61065
Poplar Grove (61065)
11,156 residents
- 53525 4,052
Clinton (53525)
4,052 residents
- 61011 2,945
Caledonia (61011)
2,945 residents
- 53585 2,215
Sharon (53585)
2,215 residents
- 61012 2,175
Capron (61012)
2,175 residents
- 61038 1,354
Garden Prairie (61038)
1,354 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61011
Caledonia (61011)
$127,273 median income
- 61038
Garden Prairie (61038)
$104,875 median income
- 61012
Capron (61012)
$98,594 median income
- 61065
Poplar Grove (61065)
$97,386 median income
- 53525
Clinton (53525)
$79,323 median income
- 53585
Sharon (53585)
$74,779 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61065, 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 (11,156 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 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.
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