What city is ZIP code 61039?

ZIP code 61039 is in German Valley, IL (Stephenson County).

What county is ZIP code 61039 in?

ZIP code 61039 is mostly in Stephenson County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 61039?

About 824 people live in the 61039 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 61039

German Valley, IL, Stephenson County

Population

824

Land area

28.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

German Valley

ZIP 61039 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 61039 at a glance

ZIP 61039 (German Valley) is 87% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $84,107, close to the Illinois median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,300 (31% below Illinois) and median rent is $954 a month.

Local data for ZIP 61039

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 61039, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$84,107

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$181,300

Median rent

$954/mo

Homeownership

76.4%

Bachelor's or higher

38.4%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

25.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

$3.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1M

52 loans

Campaign donations

$307

29% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 61039, 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 61039, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.0%

U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 61039?: ZIP code 61039 is in German Valley, IL (Stephenson County).
What county is ZIP code 61039 in?: ZIP code 61039 is mostly in Stephenson County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 61039?: About 824 people live in the 61039 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.