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Freeport, IL
City in Stephenson County, Illinois.
Population
23,505
Land area
11.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,981
ZIP codes
0
Freeport and its ZIP codes
Freeport at a glance
- Freeport is about 8.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 100th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $51,723 a year, 38% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,100 (65% below Illinois) and median rent is $793 a month.
Local data for Freeport, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeport, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,723
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$92,100
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,242), Irish Americans (2,991), Mexican Americans (1,288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephenson County. PPP loans are for Freeport.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,022
17,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,610
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $6,984 per person
How people get to work
Freeport, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeport, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freeport, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Freeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Willow LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.7 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CedarvilleVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RidottVillage | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| German ValleyVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| DakotaVillage | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Pearl CityVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ShannonVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ForrestonVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LenaVillage | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| AdelineVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| OrangevilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PecatonicaVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake CarrollCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| DavisVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeport, IL in?
- Freeport is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Freeport, IL?
- About 23,505 people live in Freeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeport?
- Nearby places include Willow Lake (3.6 mi), Baileyville (6.1 mi), Cedarville (6.5 mi), Ridott (8 mi), German Valley (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023