ZIP code 61048
Where is ZIP code 61048?
Lena, Illinois
Stephenson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61048 belongs to Lena, Illinois in Stephenson County. 61048 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 3,786 people live in the 61048 area, where the median household income is $82,875. The closest ZIP codes are 61027 (Eleroy, 4.6 mi southeast), 61050 (Mc Connell, 5.4 mi northeast) and 61044 (Kent, 6.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 61048 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lena |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Stephenson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 42.3791, -89.8253 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 610 |
Population and income in 61048
| Population | 3,786 · higher than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 46 · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.2 years · higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 50% |
| Median household income | $82,875 · higher than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,107 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,600 · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $664 a month |
| Housing units | 1,768 |
| Households | 1,641 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 81.78 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61048. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61048
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61027 | Eleroy, IL | 4.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 61050 | Mc Connell, IL | 5.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 61044 | Kent, IL | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 61089 | Winslow, IL | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 61059 | Nora, IL | 8.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 61062 | Pearl City, IL | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 61013 | Cedarville, IL | 9.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 61085 | Stockton, IL | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 61087 | Warren, IL | 11.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 61032 | Freeport, IL | 11.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 61060 | Orangeville, IL | 11.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 53522 | Browntown, WI | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61048 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61048
123 MAIN ST
LENA IL 61048
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Waddams Grove: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61048-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61048?
- 61048 is a Lena, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61048 in?
- ZIP code 61048 is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61048 in?
- 61048 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61048?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61048 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61048?
- About 3,786 people live in ZIP code 61048, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61048?
- The median household income in 61048 is $82,875 a year, higher than 62% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61048?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61048 are 61027 (Eleroy, 4.6 miles), 61050 (Mc Connell, 5.4 miles), 61044 (Kent, 6.5 miles) and 61089 (Winslow, 7.3 miles).