| City: | Cedar Point, Illinois |
| County: | La Salle County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:37 AM |
| Population: | 269 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2579, -89.1215 |
| Land Area: | 1.287 sq mi |
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Cedar Point is a small village in La Salle County, Illinois, with a population of 269 residents living in 117 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning the post office is the only way to receive mail across this 0.73 square mile community. No carrier delivery routes exist as an alternative. The post office maintains 106 PO Boxes for the 117 local households, a 91% adoption rate.
The village has rural route delivery covering 61 addresses across two distinct rural routes. Street names follow a classic small-town pattern: numbered streets (E 1st St, E 2nd St, E 4th St, E 5th St) combined with tree names (Cedar St, Elm St, Oak St, Maple St, Sycamore St). Cedar St has the most delivery points with 11 records, followed by E 1st St with 9 records. Illinois Route 71 runs through town.
Cedar Point is a working-class community with a median household income of $59,583 and median home values of $86,800. The housing stock is historic. Of the 121 total housing units, 97 were built before 1939, making this one of Illinois' older residential communities. The median age is 42.8 years, and most residents are homeowners (96 owner-occupied units versus 21 renter-occupied). The population is 89% white (240 of 269 residents), with 38 Hispanic or Latino residents (14%).
There are no registered business establishments in the ZIP code data and zero reported employment. The village appears to be primarily residential, with residents likely commuting to nearby cities for work. Notably, 28% of workers work from home (15 people), and the workforce shows concentration in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (103 workers, though this number exceeds the adult population and likely indicates data sampling variability). Educational attainment is low: just 4.2% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
All mail to Cedar Point addresses requires a PO Box. The preferred mailing format is:
PO BOX [number]
CEDAR POINT IL 61316Classic small-town street pattern with numbered east-west streets and tree-named north-south streets.
ZIP Code 61316 has 269 residents and 117 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.2%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 269Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 256Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 209.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 117Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $90,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 196 | 249 | 264 | 300 | 321 | 333 | 319 | 299 | 250 | 215 | 252 | 196 | 212 | 256 |
| Decennial Census | 282 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 269 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.8
Male Median Age: 41.6
Female Median Age: 43.7
| 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 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Female | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Total | 13 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
| White: | 240 | 92.31% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 4.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.54% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 139 | 51.67% | 41.6 years |
| Females: | 130 | 48.33% | 43.7 years |
| Total: | 269 | 100% | 42.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 245 | 95.70% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 1.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 4.30% |
| Total Population: | 256 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 245 | 95.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 4.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $74,375, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $24,792 (50.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,750. Family households earn a median of $76,250 versus $37,917 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,333). By gender, male median income is $51,094 and female is $40,000, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,094 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.1%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,583 | $52,143 | $54,167 | $53,750 | $62,679 | $63,125 | $65,714 | $57,500 | $50,625 | $52,750 | $63,750 | $61,250 | $59,583 | $74,375 |
| Median Family Income | $58,594 | $59,375 | $56,250 | $53,500 | $62,500 | $66,250 | $56,667 | $58,125 | $70,625 | $68,125 | $76,250 | $79,792 | $82,000 | $76,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,250 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $45,250 | $46,042 | $50,000 | $36,250 | $27,292 | $30,000 | $32,917 | $34,375 | $38,750 | $37,917 |
| Median Male Income | $52,656 | $51,750 | $37,000 | $32,917 | $40,625 | $40,625 | $48,125 | $58,125 | $63,542 | $56,875 | $66,250 | $71,250 | $59,792 | $51,094 |
| Median Female Income | $15,625 | $26,250 | $29,375 | $27,500 | $28,333 | $31,250 | $34,375 | $30,313 | $30,417 | $33,750 | $38,125 | $36,250 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Employed: | 142 | 70.65% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 3.48% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 52 | 25.87% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 16.20% |
| Service: | 27 | 19.01% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 23.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 11.97% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 29.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 142 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $90,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $400 (0.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,000. The median gross rent is $1,288, which is falls short of the national median ($1,413), is up $700 (119.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $507. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.00% (52.27% with a mortgage, 47.73% free-and-clear) and renters 20.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,400 | $91,300 | $92,900 | $88,100 | $84,100 | $82,500 | $85,800 | $84,200 | $80,000 | $100,000 | $86,300 | $91,000 | $86,800 | $90,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 9.09% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 20 | 90.91% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $588 | $675 | $725 | $820 | $800 | $850 | $928 | $927 | $781 | $875 | $864 | $875 | $950 | $1,288 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 46 | 41.82% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 42 | 38.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 20.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 110 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 110 | 87.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 12.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 121 | 96.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 3.97% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.20% 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 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 3.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.14%). College enrollment is 18.57%, 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: | 3 | 1.76% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 3.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 35.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 51 | 30.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 35 | 20.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 4.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 4.12% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 161 | 94.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 8.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 195 | 67.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 73 | 25.35% |
| No Insurance: | 20 | 6.94% |
| Total: | 288 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 268 | 93.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.8% | 3.0% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 7.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
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: | 5 | 7.14% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 4.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 33 | 47.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 22.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 18.57% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 11.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 52 | 74.29% |
ZIP Code 61316 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: | 114Source: 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 61316 is located in La Salle 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 61316. It covers 1.287 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.287 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 1711982Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cedar Point village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61316 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 March 1, 2026.