| City: | Bureau, Illinois |
| Names to Avoid: | Bureau Junction |
| County: | Bureau County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:36 AM |
| Population: | 281 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2989, -89.3741 |
| Land Area: | 1.246 sq mi |
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Bureau is a small Illinois community of 281 residents in Bureau County, served exclusively through PO Box mail. This is a PO Box Only Zone with no street carrier delivery available across the 3.8 square mile territory.
The Bureau post office maintains 114 PO Boxes for 120 households. With a 95% adoption rate, nearly every household relies on a PO Box for mail. The two rural carrier routes serve the surrounding area but don't provide door-to-door delivery within the village itself.
Street names show the town's Midwestern character. Nebraska Street, Kansas Street, Chicago Street, Peoria Street, and Rock Island Street all reference regional geography. The town also has Railroad Street and Canal Street, likely pointing to 19th-century transportation infrastructure that helped establish the community.
Bureau Junction is recognized as an alternative name for the community, though it isn't valid for mailing addresses. Only Bureau should be used when addressing mail.
The median age is 37.1 years, and 72% of the population is white. Just 3 business establishments employ 9 people locally. The median household income is $54,063, with median home values at $53,700.
Street names reference regional geography (Nebraska, Kansas) and Illinois cities (Chicago, Peoria, Rock Island), with Railroad and Canal streets pointing to historic transportation infrastructure.
ZIP Code 61315 has 281 residents and 120 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 37.1 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.1%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 281Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 264Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 225.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,538Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 120Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $54,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 281 | 301 | 301 | 237 | 242 | 219 | 218 | 213 | 240 | 220 | 242 | 248 | 279 | 264 |
| Decennial Census | 322 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 281 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.1
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 35
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 242 | 88.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 27 | 9.82% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.45% |
| Total: | 275 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 143 | 50.89% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 138 | 49.11% | 35.0 years |
| Total: | 281 | 100% | 37.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 264 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 264 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 264 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,538, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,663 (35.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,788. Family households earn a median of $82,656 versus $49,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,281). By gender, male median income is $52,000 and female is $41,364, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,636 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (36.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,875 | $47,083 | $44,107 | $46,250 | $45,714 | $46,607 | $45,417 | $56,250 | $53,750 | $67,500 | $51,875 | $48,750 | $54,063 | $56,538 |
| Median Family Income | $60,000 | $63,125 | $66,250 | $64,375 | $47,188 | $47,917 | $46,458 | $61,250 | $65,000 | $75,000 | $73,750 | $76,250 | $80,208 | $82,656 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,455 | $13,500 | $16,042 | $16,000 | $36,250 | $41,250 | $36,719 | $53,750 | $27,250 | $36,250 | $31,406 | $34,375 | $51,250 | $49,375 |
| Median Male Income | $46,250 | $45,556 | $42,500 | $46,250 | $38,125 | $39,583 | $37,279 | $51,250 | $39,844 | $50,625 | $46,250 | $49,063 | $51,667 | $52,000 |
| Median Female Income | $51,667 | $51,042 | $47,500 | $52,917 | $43,333 | $36,250 | $30,694 | $31,875 | $31,964 | $32,778 | $33,417 | $37,941 | $39,318 | $41,364 |
| Employed: | 161 | 75.94% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 3.30% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 20.75% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 9.94% |
| Service: | 30 | 18.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 28.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 6.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 58 | 36.02% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 161 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $54,800, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $7,300 (11.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,300. The median gross rent is $1,714, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,133 (195.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,033. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.50% (27.69% with a mortgage, 72.31% free-and-clear) and renters 37.50% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.61%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $62,100 | $62,200 | $61,800 | $58,600 | $52,500 | $48,800 | $45,000 | $47,500 | $48,500 | $44,700 | $45,800 | $46,400 | $53,700 | $54,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 28.21% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 7.69% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 17.95% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 10.26% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 9 | 23.08% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 12.82% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $581 | $658 | $675 | $717 | $592 | $708 | $908 | $850 | $681 | $750 | $717 | $781 | $1,821 | $1,714 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 17.31% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 47 | 45.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 39 | 37.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 79.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 20.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 115 | 87.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 3.82% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 8.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 53.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 15.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.22%). College enrollment is 17.78%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6 | 3.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 10.61% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 43.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 56 | 31.28% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 4.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 6.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 154 | 86.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 6.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 143 | 49.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 140 | 48.78% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 1.39% |
| Total: | 287 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 283 | 98.61% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.3% | 28.2% | 24.4% | 23.8% | 24.5% | 20.8% | 8.2% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 21.1% | 16.2% | 16.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 6.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 4.44% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 42.22% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 28.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 17.78% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 11.11% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 34 | 75.56% |
ZIP Code 61315 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 125Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61315 is located in Bureau County, Illinois, within the Ottawa, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36837) and Illinois's 14th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 61315. It covers 1.246 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.068 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ottawa, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36837Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.246 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.068 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1597.6 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1709681Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bureau Junction village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61315 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.