61362 ZIP Code — Spring Valley, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61362 is located in Spring Valley, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 25.41 square miles and serves a population of 5,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 61362

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 $124,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $61,721. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61362 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,855

population

25.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61362 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61362

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61362. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Valley	Acceptable
Spring Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61320 Dalzell (2.4 mi) 61329 Ladd (3 mi) 61354 Peru (4.1 mi) 61326 Granville (5.2 mi) 61312 Arlington (6.9 mi) 61301 La Salle (8.1 mi) 61327 Hennepin (9 mi) 61337 Malden (9.5 mi) 61356 Princeton (10.5 mi) 61348 Oglesby (10.6 mi) 61335 Mc Nabb (11.5 mi) 61373 Utica (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,855
Population density	230 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	25.41 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	41.3395
Longitude	-89.2225
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,855

Population

230

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$61,721

Median household income

$33,217

Per capita income

$124,500

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,837

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

109

142

5–9

136

215

10–14

205

215

15–19

205

244

20–24

233

265

25–34

252

378

35–44

361

250

45–54

238

278

55–59

265

213

60–64

204

446

65–74

425

201

75–84

191

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,228	21.0%
18 and over	4,627	79.0%
65 and over	1,332	22.7%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Other race 8.7%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,971	75.2%
Hispanic or Latino	751	11.4%
Other race	575	8.7%
Two or more races	201	3%
Black or African American	90	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$61,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,500
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.5%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,098	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	184	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	428	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	708	29.3%
Households with children under 18	678	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,001	41.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	27.5%
Married	49.2%	45.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.7%
Widowed	2.8%	11.6%
Divorced	14.8%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.2%
Kindergarten	59	4.4%
Elementary school	612	45.6%
High school	410	30.6%
College / grad school	232	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Retail trade 16.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 20.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	357	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,631	96.2%
Spanish	334	5.9%
Other Indo-European	334	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,577	95.3%
Born in same state	5,577	95.3%
Born in different state	4,940	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	278	4.7%
Not a US citizen	144	51.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	802	13.7%
French	370	6.3%
Arab	157	2.7%
Norwegian	133	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	41	0.7%
English	37	0.6%
Polish	22	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61362

What city is ZIP code 61362 in?

ZIP code 61362 is primarily assigned to Spring Valley, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61362 in?

ZIP code 61362 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61362 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 61362 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61362?

The median home value in ZIP code 61362 is $124,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61362?

ZIP code 61362 has an estimated population of 5,855 residents, with a density of 230 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61362?

The median household income in ZIP code 61362 is $61,721, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61362 in?

ZIP code 61362 observes the CST timezone.