| City: | Holcomb, Illinois |
| County: | Ogle County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:09:04 AM |
| Population: | 133 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.0649, -89.0959 |
| Land Area: | 0.48 sq mi |
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Holcomb is a small rural community in Ogle County, Illinois, with a population of 133 residents spread across 55 households. The village covers just over half a square mile of agricultural land in northern Illinois. Despite its PO Box classification, this ZIP isn't truly limited to boxes only. Two rural carrier routes serve the area, delivering to homes along numbered streets like W Main St, N 1st St, and N 2nd St. The classic small-town grid layout shows an established community with historic roots.
The post office maintains 60 PO Boxes for the 55 local households, a 1.09 adoption rate that indicates the boxes serve the immediate village plus a few outlying addresses. This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, but the rural routes provide street delivery to most homes. It's a working-class community with a median household income of $61,250 and median home values around $122,700. Only 8.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. At 65% of the workforce, transportation and warehousing jobs dominate employment, likely tied to the region's logistics industry near Rockford.
Holcomb sits in the outer orbit of Rockford, about 10 miles from the nearest city neighborhoods. The village retains its agricultural character with three small businesses employing 12 people total. The median age of 37.8 years and household size of 2.4 people suggest young families and working-age residents rather than retirees. Mail addressed to Holcomb, IL 61043 works for both PO Boxes and rural route addresses.
Classic small-town grid with numbered streets running north-south and named streets like Main, Division, Golden, and Caroline.
ZIP Code 61043 has 133 residents and 55 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 37.8 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (83.5%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 133Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 143Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 277.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $124,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.19Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 85 | 61 | 86 | 87 | 94 | 100 | 97 | 76 | 121 | 130 | 156 | 159 | 166 | 143 |
| Decennial Census | 131 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 133 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.8
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 34.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 111 | 89.52% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 7.26% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.61% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.81% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 67 | 50.38% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 66 | 49.62% | 34.5 years |
| Total: | 133 | 100% | 37.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 135 | 94.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 5.59% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 143 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 143 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $69,063, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,230 (35.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,313. Family households earn a median of $68,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,750). By gender, male median income is $49,659 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $49,659 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (37.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,833 | $58,125 | $56,667 | $54,167 | $47,500 | $44,821 | $50,000 | $54,375 | $38,750 | $45,625 | $51,250 | $58,750 | $61,250 | $69,063 |
| Median Family Income | $48,462 | $51,250 | $47,250 | $54,167 | $47,500 | $46,250 | $50,000 | $63,750 | $44,688 | $55,694 | $58,250 | $63,250 | $65,417 | $68,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $55,769 | $58,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,375 | $26,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $54,500 | $58,438 | $32,500 | $27,917 | $0 | $25,000 | $28,125 | $48,500 | $0 | $38,000 | $41,136 | $43,864 | $46,250 | $49,659 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $127,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,042 | $17,596 | $18,625 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Employed: | 62 | 46.97% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 70 | 53.03% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 24.19% |
| Service: | 6 | 9.68% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 37.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 14.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 14.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $124,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $20,500 (19.81%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,500. The median gross rent is $850, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.47% (60.78% with a mortgage, 39.22% free-and-clear) and renters 10.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,500 | $88,300 | $88,600 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $120,800 | $119,800 | $120,800 | $127,500 | $150,000 | $131,300 | $135,000 | $122,700 | $124,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 66.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 33.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $908 | $867 | $850 | $921 | $910 | $790 | $782 | $868 | $863 | $960 | $850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 54.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 35.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 10.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 57 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 57 | 83.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 16.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 68 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 14.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 15.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (55.00%). College enrollment is 15.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 51 | 42.15% |
| Some college, no degree: | 38 | 31.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 12.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.31% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 119 | 98.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 15.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 96 | 59.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 50 | 30.86% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 9.88% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 146 | 90.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.1% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 14.3% | 20.0% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 14.3% | 15.7% | 14.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6 | 30.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 55.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 85.00% |
ZIP Code 61043 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $1,029,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 48Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $237,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,029,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61043 is located in Ogle County, Illinois, within the Rochelle, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40300) and Illinois's 16th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 53,497 people, about 0.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 61043. It covers 0.48 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rochelle, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 53,497Source: Census |
| MSA: | Rockford, IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.48 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7917.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1735463Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Holcomb CDP; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61043 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.