Stockton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61085
Jo Daviess County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,443
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,798
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stockton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61085 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61085 covers 334.3 square miles in Stockton, Jo Daviess County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,443 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61085 reports a modest median household income of $59,798 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,981. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,300 (32% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jo Daviess County, so 61085 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 61085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61085.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 61085, Stockton, 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
3,443
Population
334.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61085?
45.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.9%
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?
$59,798
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$34,981
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61085 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Stockton, 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)
$59,798 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,547housing units
1,547
Total Housing Units
1,431
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1960
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
+12.4%
YoY Change (2023)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61085 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.0% | 116 |
| 2020 | -0.5% | 115 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 128 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 143 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 161 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 109 business establishments in ZIP 61085, employing approximately 725 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,073,000.
109
Businesses
725
Employees
$31.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.6% |
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 61085 vs 61044 →
ZIP 61085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61085
Stockton (61085)
3,443 residents
- 61028
Elizabeth (61028)
1,989 residents
- 61087
Warren (61087)
1,670 residents
- 61001 1,179
Apple River (61001)
1,179 residents
- 61044 232
Kent (61044)
232 residents
- 61059 141
Nora (61059)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61085 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61028
Elizabeth (61028)
$86,053 median income
- 61044
Kent (61044)
$82,083 median income
- 61001
Apple River (61001)
$77,841 median income
- 61087
Warren (61087)
$77,321 median income
- 61085
Stockton (61085)
$59,798 median income
- 61059
Nora (61059)
$54,113 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61085 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 61085, 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 (3,443 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 61085 in?
ZIP code 61085 (Stockton) 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 61085?
ZIP code 61085 in Stockton, IL has a population of 3,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61085?
The median household income in ZIP 61085 is $59,798, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61085?
The median home value in ZIP 61085 is $131,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61085 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61085?
ZIP code 61085 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61085 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (17), Transportation and warehousing (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61085 increased by 12.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 61085?
In ZIP code 61085, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 61085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61085 is 22.6 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 61085?
In ZIP code 61085, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61085 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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