Scales Mound, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61075
Jo Daviess County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 958
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,547
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scales Mound pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61075 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61075 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scales Mound, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, home to just 958 residents across 131.2 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61075 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,547 (6% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,157. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $225,500 (17% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $831.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jo Daviess County, so 61075 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 61075
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scales Mound, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61075.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 61075, Scales Mound, 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
958
Population
131.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61075?
46.5
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$75,547
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,157
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61075 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Scales Mound, 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)
$75,547 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
454housing units
454
Total Housing Units
425
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,500
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 61075, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,369,000.
35
Businesses
110
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.6% |
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 61075 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61036
Galena (61036)
6,821 residents
- 53586 2,284
Shullsburg (53586)
2,284 residents
- 53803 1,306
Benton (53803)
1,306 residents
- 61001 1,179
Apple River (61001)
1,179 residents
- 61075 958
Scales Mound (61075)
958 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61075 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61075 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61036
Galena (61036)
$81,989 median income
- 53803
Benton (53803)
$79,545 median income
- 61001
Apple River (61001)
$77,841 median income
- 61075
Scales Mound (61075)
$75,547 median income
- 53586
Shullsburg (53586)
$70,806 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61075 ranks #4 of 5 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 61075, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 61075 in?
ZIP code 61075 (Scales Mound) 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 61075?
ZIP code 61075 in Scales Mound, IL has a population of 958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61075?
The median household income in ZIP 61075 is $75,547, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61075?
The median home value in ZIP 61075 is $225,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61075?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61075 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61075?
ZIP code 61075 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61075?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61075 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61075?
In ZIP code 61075, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 61075?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61075 is 27.4 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 61075?
In ZIP code 61075, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61075?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61075 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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