City

Bureau, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥279Population
💰$54,063Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$53,700Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓10.3%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 20.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic20.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads10.3% ▼ 73% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (5.1%)
HS Graduate78 (44.6%)
Some College42 (24%)
Associates28 (16%)
Bachelors6 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree12 (6.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 24%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College24.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
58%
$100k–$150k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,063 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$53,700 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,821/mo
Total Housing Units142
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
71%
About Bureau, IL

Bureau is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 279 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Bureau is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,063 is below the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bureau is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $53,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,821 per month.

The population of Bureau is less-educated. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.63%).

Bureau, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Bureau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61315 279 $54,063 $53,700 $1,821 4.1% 10.3% 59.1%