| City: | Eldena, Illinois |
| County: | Lee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:44 AM |
| Population: | 102 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7694, -89.4118 |
| Land Area: | 0.206 sq mi |
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Eldena is a small rural community in Lee County, Illinois, with 102 residents spread across 40 households. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, this community doesn't actually have any PO boxes. Instead, all mail arrives via rural carrier route delivery to street addresses along tree-named streets like Elm, Ash, Oak, and Hickory.
With a median age of 55.6 years, Eldena is an older, established community. The village covers just 0.25 square miles of compact rural territory. Most residents (70%) own their homes, with a median home value of $141,700. The per capita income of $29,744 indicates a modest, working-class character.
The street grid follows a simple pattern with nine streets, many bearing tree names. S Eldena Road, Centro Street, and Van Epps Street make up the main routes through the village. There are no apartments or multi-family units. All 41 residential delivery points are single-family homes.
This ZIP's classification as a PO Box ZIP is a legacy postal designation that no longer matches reality. The classification dates to before October 2004, when tracking began, but the community has since transitioned to full rural route street delivery. No post office facility operates here.
Streets follow a tree-naming pattern (Elm, Ash, Oak, Hickory, Chestnut, Poplar) characteristic of small Midwestern villages.
ZIP Code 61324 has 102 residents and 40 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 55.6 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.9% male and 43.1% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.0%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 102Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 97Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 104Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 495.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 66 | 52 | 60 | 57 | 63 | 84 | 98 | 92 | 128 | 101 | 80 | 85 | 112 | 97 |
| Decennial Census | 109 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 102 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.6
Male Median Age: 51.5
Female Median Age: 58.5
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| White: | 101 | 97.12% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.88% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 56.86% | 51.5 years |
| Females: | 44 | 43.14% | 58.5 years |
| Total: | 102 | 100% | 55.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 97 | 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: | 97 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,375. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 80.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (73.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $36,615 | $0 | $37,250 | $0 | $57,159 | $75,972 | $76,136 | $79,375 | $78,750 | $82,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,250 | $85,694 | $81,477 | $80,909 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,656 | $31,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 | $36,146 | $38,846 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 52 | 80.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 26.92% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 38 | 73.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 52 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,900 | $82,500 | $89,000 | $88,700 | $102,800 | $116,700 | $141,700 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 31.58% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 26 | 68.42% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.50%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 13 | 20.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 18.46% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 40.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 21.54% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 21.54% |
| Private Insurance: | 58 | 59.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 39 | 40.21% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 62.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 37.50% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 61324 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 41 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 41Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 41Source: 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 61324 is located in Lee County, Illinois, within the Dixon, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19940) and Illinois's 16th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,031 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 61324. It covers 0.206 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Dixon, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 36,031Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.206 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7917.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61324 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.