| ZIP Code | 61322 |
|---|---|
| City | Depue |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Bureau County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 446 ft |
| Latitude | 41.312267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.307047 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17011 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 21.2% ▲ 112% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.2% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 393 (43%) |
| Some College | 154 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 117 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 68 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 144 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,481 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $64,300 ▼ 77% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $925/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 665 |
| Vacant Units | 74 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 665 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 74 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 61322 is located in Depue, Illinois, within Bureau County. With a population of 1,550, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 61322 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,481 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61322 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $64,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $925 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 61322 is majority Hispanic (63.81%). Residents are less-educated — 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.2%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61322 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 61322 in Depue, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,550 residents, a median household income of $60,481, and a median home value of $64,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.