| ZIP Code | 61314 |
|---|---|
| City | Buda |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Bureau County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 742 ft |
| Latitude | 41.300261 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.676578 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.1% ▼ 48% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 24 (4.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 241 (48.9%) |
| Some College | 92 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 37 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72 (14.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,889 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,900 ▼ 72% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $949/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 335 |
| Vacant Units | 21 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 335 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 21 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 61314 is located in Buda, Illinois, within Bureau County. With a population of 751, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 61314 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,889 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61314 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $76,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $949 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 61314 is primarily White (92.54%). Residents are less-educated — 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61314 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 61314 in Buda, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 751 residents, a median household income of $58,889, and a median home value of $76,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.