| City: | Depue, Illinois |
| Names to Avoid: | De Pue, Depue Junction, Howe |
| County: | Bureau County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:23:46 PM |
| Population: | 1,463 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3025, -89.3244 |
| Land Area: | 3.581 sq mi |
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DePue sits on the banks of Lake DePue in Bureau County, Illinois. This ZIP serves 1,463 residents across 3.7 square miles, combining a small town with rural delivery to surrounding areas. The community was established long ago, with a PO Box ZIP classification dating to before October 2004.
The DePue post office maintains 556 PO Boxes for 503 occupied households. That's a 1.11 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves more than just the immediate town. There's no street delivery here. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Two rural carrier routes handle mail to residents outside the core village, while PO Boxes remain the only option for those within DePue proper.
Street patterns follow a traditional numbered grid. E 4th St has the most delivery records (22), followed by Marquette St (17) and East St (16). Nine streets have apartment units, mostly concentrated on these main thoroughfares. The town doesn't have city carrier routes, relying entirely on rural delivery and PO Boxes for 40 different street names.
The community has a median age of 35.3 years and median household income of $60,481. About 72% of residents are White alone, while 26% identify as Two or More Races and 10% as Hispanic or Latino. Educational attainment is modest, with 14.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Homeownership is strong: 361 owner-occupied units versus 142 rentals. Median home value stands at $64,300.
Historical aliases include Howe, Depue Junction, and De Pue, though none are valid for mailing. The town has just 5 business establishments employing 27 people, while transportation and warehousing dominates the local workforce. That sector accounts for 641 workers, suggesting many residents commute to jobs in nearby industrial or logistics centers.
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DePue, IL 61322Traditional numbered grid streets dominate, with E 4th St, Marquette St, and East St accounting for the most delivery points.
ZIP Code 61322 has 1,463 residents and 503 households (average 2.91 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.9%) and White (45.9%, much lower than the state average of 61.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.9%, which is much higher than the state average (18.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.9%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,463Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,550Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 408.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,481Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 503Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $64,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.91Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,734 | 1,716 | 1,744 | 1,615 | 1,658 | 1,449 | 1,468 | 1,454 | 1,601 | 1,498 | 1,461 | 1,481 | 1,550 |
| Decennial Census | 1,647 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,463 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.3
Male Median Age: 33.7
Female Median Age: 38.2
| 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 | 55 | 54 | 76 | 69 | 57 | 42 | 46 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 50 | 37 | 36 | 44 | 37 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
| Female | 51 | 41 | 51 | 61 | 46 | 35 | 43 | 32 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 39 | 32 | 14 | 21 | 23 |
| Total | 106 | 95 | 127 | 130 | 103 | 77 | 89 | 79 | 87 | 77 | 91 | 78 | 70 | 83 | 69 | 31 | 35 | 36 |
| White: | 672 | 33.50% |
| Black: | 22 | 1.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 920 | 45.86% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.90% |
| American Indian: | 41 | 2.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 332 | 16.55% |
| Total: | 2,006 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 773 | 52.84% | 33.7 years |
| Females: | 690 | 47.16% | 38.2 years |
| Total: | 1,463 | 100% | 35.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,205 | 77.74% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 64 | 4.13% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 118 | 7.61% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 163 | 18.13% |
| Total Population: | 1,550 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,269 | 81.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 281 | 18.13% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $60,481, which is well under the state median ($81,702), is up $21,439 (54.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,088. Family households earn a median of $61,923 versus $34,271 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,652). By gender, male median income is $47,161 and female is $31,167, which is well under the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $15,994 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is a bit lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (32.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,042 | $37,891 | $38,833 | $37,981 | $38,438 | $38,750 | $41,085 | $51,364 | $53,393 | $60,677 | $65,673 | $66,146 | $60,481 |
| Median Family Income | $43,750 | $46,016 | $46,477 | $46,466 | $50,481 | $52,639 | $53,056 | $57,768 | $62,014 | $64,444 | $70,781 | $68,036 | $61,923 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,206 | $20,156 | $18,182 | $19,167 | $22,727 | $19,583 | $27,813 | $31,121 | $30,078 | $28,917 | $46,250 | $36,786 | $34,271 |
| Median Male Income | $33,309 | $32,298 | $32,125 | $32,500 | $26,528 | $30,134 | $32,216 | $32,250 | $35,179 | $39,366 | $41,809 | $44,283 | $47,161 |
| Median Female Income | $22,019 | $24,605 | $25,048 | $26,492 | $30,893 | $31,042 | $28,889 | $31,458 | $29,938 | $26,827 | $31,429 | $33,077 | $31,167 |
| Employed: | 752 | 59.73% |
| Unemployed: | 50 | 3.97% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 457 | 36.30% |
| Total: | 1,259 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 187 | 24.87% |
| Service: | 125 | 16.62% |
| Sales and Office: | 105 | 13.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 90 | 11.97% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 245 | 32.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 752 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $64,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $2,400 (3.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,200. The median gross rent is $925, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $257 (38.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $201. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.59% (33.33% with a mortgage, 66.67% free-and-clear) and renters 27.41% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.13%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.11%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,700 | $68,800 | $66,700 | $70,400 | $67,100 | $62,200 | $56,400 | $53,500 | $52,100 | $55,400 | $55,600 | $59,300 | $64,300 |
| Less than $500: | 16 | 9.88% |
| $500 to $999: | 66 | 40.74% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 64 | 39.51% |
| $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: | 16 | 9.88% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $668 | $722 | $739 | $689 | $637 | $637 | $652 | $656 | $724 | $760 | $855 | $866 | $925 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 143 | 24.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 286 | 48.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 162 | 27.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 591 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 591 | 88.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 74 | 11.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 665 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 630 | 94.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 26 | 3.91% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 1.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 665 | 100% |
In 2023, 14.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 80.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 11.80%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%). The share of people in poverty is 18.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.20%), up 12.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (32.84%). College enrollment is 32.84%, which is on par with the state rate (26.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 90 | 8.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 115 | 11.07% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 401 | 38.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 218 | 20.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 68 | 6.54% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 86 | 8.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 61 | 5.87% |
| Total: | 1,039 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 834 | 80.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 147 | 14.15% |
| Private Insurance: | 978 | 55.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 590 | 33.70% |
| No Insurance: | 183 | 10.45% |
| Total: | 1,751 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,568 | 89.55% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.7% | 11.0% | 13.3% | 11.3% | 17.4% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.9% | 18.8% |
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: | 12 | 3.52% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 11.73% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 100 | 29.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 77 | 22.58% |
| College or graduate school: | 112 | 32.84% |
| Total: | 341 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 52 | 15.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 217 | 63.64% |
ZIP Code 61322 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $562,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 580Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $123,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $562,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 29Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61322 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 147,676 people, about 0.99% of whom live in ZIP Code 61322. It covers 3.581 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.05 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ottawa, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36837Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 147,676Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.581 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.05 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 61322 is in the Depue Community Unit School District 103, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 January 1, 2026.