ZIP Code 61062 - Pearl City Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61062 is located in Pearl City Illinois. Portions of 61062 are also in Loran Township and Jefferson Township and Kent Township and Erin Township and Florence Township (Stephenson County) and Freedom Township (Carroll County) and Berreman Township. 61062 is primarily within Stephenson County, with some portions in Carroll County and Jo Daviess County. Regionally, 61062 is located in the Rockford Area.
ZIP Code 61062 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Pearl City |
| Primary County | Stephenson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,015 |
| Area Code(s) | 779 / 815 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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61062 Demographics
61062 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 61062 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61062 is White. The current unemployment level in 61062 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,015 |
| Population Growth Rate | 16.82% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 810 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,720 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $421,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90% |
61062 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931 | 94.52% |
| Black | 43 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61062 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 387 | 92.14% |
| Black | 1 | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61062 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 140 | 11.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 199 | 15.84% |
| High School Diploma | 469 | 37.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 38 | 3.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 4.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 162 | 12.9% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 10.59% |
| Masters Degree | 54 | 4.3% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61062 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.25451279, -89.83922577 |
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| Regions | Rockford Area Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Freeport, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 78 Square Miles |
61062 Schools
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61062 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54g - Rock River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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