61353 ZIP Code — Paw Paw, IL

Lee County, Illinois

ZIP code 61353 is located in Paw Paw, Illinois, within Lee County. It covers approximately 32.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61353

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 $152,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,639. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61353 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,238

population

32.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paw Paw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61318 Compton (5.1 mi) 60530 Lee (7.1 mi) 60518 Earlville (7.1 mi) 60553 Steward (7.3 mi) 60550 Shabbona (8.2 mi) 61378 West Brooklyn (8.9 mi) 61342 Mendota (10.3 mi) 60556 Waterman (12.1 mi) 60531 Leland (12.6 mi) 61367 Sublette (15 mi) 61006 Ashton (15.2 mi) 60552 Somonauk (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,238
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	32.31 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6939
Longitude	-88.9958
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	45.2%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,238

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$57,639

Median household income

$28,783

Per capita income

$152,100

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

472

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

105

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	28.1%
18 and over	890	71.9%
65 and over	201	16.2%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,224	98%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.9%
Two or more races	8	0.6%
Other race	4	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$57,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 28.4%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,100
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	37.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	52	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	95	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	96	20.7%
Households with children under 18	110	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	159	34.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	20.8%
Married	56.5%	59.0%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	11.6%
Divorced	9.2%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 36.7%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	23	6.9%
Elementary school	213	64.2%
High school	36	10.8%
College / grad school	57	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Wholesale trade 10.4%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Construction 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,177	95.1%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,230	99.4%
Born in same state	1,210	97.7%
Born in different state	1,058	85.5%
Foreign born	20	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	11.7%
Italian	119	9.6%
Arab	48	3.9%
Polish	38	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.3%
English	4	0.3%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61353

What city is ZIP code 61353 in?

ZIP code 61353 is primarily assigned to Paw Paw, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61353 in?

ZIP code 61353 falls within Lee County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61353 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 61353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61353?

14% 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 61353?

The median home value in ZIP code 61353 is $152,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61353?

ZIP code 61353 has an estimated population of 1,238 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61353 in?

ZIP code 61353 observes the CST timezone.