61315 ZIP Code — Bureau, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61315 is located in Bureau, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 1.25 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61315

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61315 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

248

population

1.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61315

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City	Status
Bureau	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	248
Population density	198 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	1.25 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.2989
Longitude	-89.3741
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	52.4%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

248

Population

198

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$25,412

Per capita income

$46,400

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	20.2%
18 and over	198	79.8%
65 and over	35	14.1%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.8%

Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

Two or more races 11.8%

Other race 7.9%

Group	Count	%
White	188	61.8%
Hispanic or Latino	56	18.4%
Two or more races	36	11.8%
Other race	24	7.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	52.4%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 27.3%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	27.3%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.9%

$50k–$100k 33.9%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,400
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	52.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	50.4%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.3%
Electricity	22.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	21	23.9%
Male householder, no spouse	17	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	14	15.9%
Households with children under 18	17	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	29.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	30.8%
Married	48.5%	42.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	7.2%	5.8%
Divorced	10.3%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	30.0%
High school	3	15.0%
College / grad school	11	55.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.7%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Wholesale trade 8.9%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.2%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	39.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.1%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 76.6%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.1%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	222	89.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	248	100.0%
Born in same state	248	100.0%
Born in different state	214	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	27.8%
French	6	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1.2%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61315

What city is ZIP code 61315 in?

ZIP code 61315 is primarily assigned to Bureau, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61315 in?

ZIP code 61315 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61315?

29% of residents in ZIP code 61315 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61315?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61315?

The median home value in ZIP code 61315 is $46,400.

Does ZIP code 61315 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61315 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61315 in?

ZIP code 61315 observes the CST timezone.