ZIP Code 61047 - Leaf River Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61047 is located in Leaf River Illinois. Portions of 61047 are also in Adeline and Leaf River Township and Maryland Township and Byron Township and Seward Township (Winnebago County) and Rockvale Township and Mount Morris Township. 61047 is primarily within Ogle County, with some portions in Winnebago County. Regionally, 61047 is located in the Rockford Area.
ZIP Code 61047 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Leaf River |
| Primary County | Ogle County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,626 |
| Area Code(s) | 779 / 815 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61047 Map
61047 Demographics
61047 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61047 is White. The current unemployment level in 61047 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,626 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 699 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,786 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $314,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.4% |
61047 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,685 | 97.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61047 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 50 | 4.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 124 | 11.32% |
| High School Diploma | 614 | 56.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 27 | 2.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 18 | 1.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 114 | 10.41% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 10.14% |
| Masters Degree | 37 | 3.38% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61047 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.15563965, -89.38772583 |
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| Region | Rockford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Rochelle, IL Rockford, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 62 Square Miles |
61047 Schools
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61047 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54g - Rock River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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