ZIP code 61048: Lena, IL
61048 is a ZIP code in Lena, Illinois, mainly in Stephenson County, part of the Freeport, IL micro area. About 3,786 people live here.
- Population
- 3,786
- Median household income
- $82,875
- Typical home value
- $210,400+9.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $664gross, per month
- Median age
- 47.2
- Homeowners
- 82.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 61048 details
| City | Lena |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson County (also partly Jo Daviess County) |
| Metro area | Freeport, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 81.8 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 46 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.38263, -89.84118 |
Median rent in 61048 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $516/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $810/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $864/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 61048
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61044 | Kent, IL | 5.4 mi | 225 |
| 61027 | Eleroy, IL | 5.5 mi | 33 |
| 61089 | Winslow, IL | 6.3 mi | 526 |
| 61050 | Mc Connell, IL | 6.8 mi | 199 |
| 61059 | Nora, IL | 7.1 mi | 178 |
| 61062 | Pearl City, IL | 9.1 mi | 1,840 |
| 61085 | Stockton, IL | 10.1 mi | 3,149 |
| 61087 | Warren, IL | 10.3 mi | 1,588 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 61048?
A typical home in ZIP code 61048 is worth about $210,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $82,875 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $210,400 homeWhat can a $82,875 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 61048
What city is ZIP code 61048?
ZIP code 61048 is in Lena, IL, in Stephenson County.
What county is ZIP code 61048 in?
61048 is mainly in Stephenson County, Illinois, and partly in Jo Daviess County.
What is the population of ZIP code 61048?
About 3,786 people live in ZIP code 61048, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61048 in?
61048 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.