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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61032

Stephenson County

Typical home value

$125,663[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.7%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-55.8%
vs metro
vs state
-34.3%
ZIP 61032 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61032 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 61032 is worth $125,663. Over the past year, values have risen 8.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,091 a month — a 10.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,091[2]
Gross yield
10.4%[2]
Cap rate
6.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,964[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Stephenson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
29,020[3]
Median household income
$56,593[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Stephenson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-37[5]
Moved in
881
Moved out
918

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
4
  • Freeport High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Freeport SD 145

    1,155 students

  • Freeport Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Freeport SD 145

    479 students

  • Carl Sandburg Middle Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Freeport SD 145

    437 students

  • Empire Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Freeport SD 145

    407 students

  • Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Freeport SD 145

    337 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.3%
Annual rent$13,092

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$635
Loan principal$100,530
Down payment$25,133
Total interest paid$128,221

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.90
Monthly cost to own$987
Monthly rent$1,091

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61032?
The typical home in 61032 is worth $125,663, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61032?
Home values in 61032 are up 8.7% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 61032?
A typical home in 61032 rents for about $1,091 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 61032?
The effective property tax rate in 61032 is 2.4% — roughly $2,964 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61032?
ZIP code 61032 has a population of 29,020 and a median household income of $56,593.

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