| ZIP Code | 61353 |
|---|---|
| City | Paw Paw |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 941 ft |
| Latitude | 41.704317 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.991048 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.2% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 269 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 119 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 206 (26.4%) |
| Bachelors | 63 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 118 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,667 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,600 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $853/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 572 |
| Vacant Units | 122 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 572 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 122 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 61353 is located in Paw Paw, Illinois, within Lee County. With a population of 1,219, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 61353 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,667 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61353 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $163,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $853 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 61353 is primarily White (97.79%). Residents are less-educated — 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61353 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 61353 in Paw Paw, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,219 residents, a median household income of $64,667, and a median home value of $163,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.