What city is ZIP code 61018?

ZIP code 61018 is in Dakota, IL (Stephenson County).

What county is ZIP code 61018 in?

ZIP code 61018 is mostly in Stephenson County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 61018?

About 1,034 people live in the 61018 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 61018

Dakota, IL, Stephenson County

Population

1,034

Land area

33.5sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Dakota

ZIP 61018 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 61018 at a glance

ZIP 61018 (Dakota) is 87% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $76,471, 8% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,800 (40% below Illinois) and median rent is $656 a month.

Local data for ZIP 61018

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 61018, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,471

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$157,800

Prices +12.9% in a year

Median rent

$656/mo

Homeownership

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

16.1%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

24.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

788

$44.8M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.6M

58 loans

Campaign donations

$882

0% D, 51% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 61018, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

697

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 11°F

38.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 61018, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 61018?: ZIP code 61018 is in Dakota, IL (Stephenson County).
What county is ZIP code 61018 in?: ZIP code 61018 is mostly in Stephenson County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 61018?: About 1,034 people live in the 61018 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.