61553 ZIP Code — Norris, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61553 is located in Norris, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of 259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61553

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 $66,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,750. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 61553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

259

population

1.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norris	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	259
Population density	247 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	1.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6259
Longitude	-90.0317
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

259

Population

247

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$57,750

Median household income

$25,624

Per capita income

$66,300

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

17.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.4%

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	97	37.5%
18 and over	162	62.5%
65 and over	36	13.9%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	256	98.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.8%
Two or more races	2	0.8%
Asian	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$57,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 63.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,300
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	98.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	25.2%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	40.8%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	97.8%
Electricity	1.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	22	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	16	17.6%
Households with children under 18	26	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	30.8%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.3%	46.8%
Married	39.6%	32.3%
Separated	1.9%	3.2%
Widowed	0.0%	8.1%
Divorced	13.2%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 56.4%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.0%
Elementary school	26	26.0%
High school	67	67.0%
College / grad school	5	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%

Finance & real estate 17.5%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 3.3%

Construction 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.8%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	29.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.7%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	258	99.6%
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)	259	100.0%
Born in same state	259	100.0%
Born in different state	173	66.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	11.6%
Italian	12	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.3%
English	4	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61553

What city is ZIP code 61553 in?

ZIP code 61553 is primarily assigned to Norris, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61553 in?

ZIP code 61553 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61553 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 61553 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61553?

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

Is ZIP code 61553 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61553 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61553 in?

ZIP code 61553 observes the CST timezone.