ZIP Code 61349 in Ohio, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ohio, Illinois
Names to Avoid:
Limerick
Counties:Bureau County[Primary]
Lee County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:43:14 AM
Population:903 [See All]
Area Codes:779 / 815
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.5525, -89.4394
Land Area:61.984 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61349 has 903 residents and 380 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 46.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:903Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,039Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:661Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:14.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,938Source: Census ACS
Households:380Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$117,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.21Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9799328628738488238318639481,0839861,0541,039
Decennial Census977------------------903------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.8

Male Median Age: 47.9

Female Median Age: 45.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male16232726202219182840352839363412138
Female2725363122212021252736341940389208
Total434863574243393953677162587672213316
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:84494.62%
Black:40.45%
Hispanic:*303.36%
Asian:60.67%
American Indian:30.34%
Hawaiian:10.11%
Other:40.45%
Total:892100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:44449.17%47.9 years
Females:45950.83%45.3 years
Total:903100%46.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,02898.94%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:20.19%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:90.87%
Total Population:1,039100%
Total Native Population:1,03099.13%
Total Foreign-born Population:90.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $65,938, which is well under the state median ($81,702), is up $15,581 (30.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,233. Family households earn a median of $73,485 versus $40,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,485). By gender, male median income is $65,922 and female is $31,071, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $34,851 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.8%, which is falls short of the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$50,357$49,327$54,318$54,167$60,341$61,016$62,727$63,026$61,705$62,232$62,574$70,294$65,938
Median Family Income$50,938$57,857$70,750$68,750$74,205$84,063$85,313$86,667$88,438$76,667$65,500$72,463$73,485
Median NonFamily Income$27,250$25,208$22,083$22,014$31,250$35,833$35,469$36,667$42,500$50,250$48,214$47,083$40,000
Median Male Income$50,341$48,000$54,250$55,179$0$57,500$62,778$59,500$54,167$56,205$58,948$63,906$65,922
Median Female Income$22,056$22,361$22,393$22,264$0$32,353$35,500$33,977$43,750$28,750$26,786$27,813$31,071
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:42252.68%
Unemployed:496.12%
Not In Labor Force:33041.20%
Total:801100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:17140.52%
Service:4711.14%
Sales and Office:9522.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:358.29%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7417.54%
Total Civilian Employed Population:422100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $117,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $21,800 (22.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,200. The median gross rent is $731, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $209 (40.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.29% (56.32% with a mortgage, 43.68% free-and-clear) and renters 14.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.19%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$95,600$102,100$93,400$89,400$93,100$93,200$92,700$96,300$91,200$97,500$99,700$113,600$117,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1728.33%
$500 to $999:3151.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1220.00%
Total:60100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$522$531$598$658$713$765$816$815$725$629$614$705$731
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):19648.04%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):15237.25%
Renter Occupied:6014.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:408100%

Occupied Housing Units:40886.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6213.19%
Total Housing Units:470100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:41588.30%
Multi-Family Units:4910.43%
Other Units:61.28%
Total Housing Units:470100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 93.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), down 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 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 (52.94%). College enrollment is 7.84%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:60.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:425.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):25134.81%
Some college, no degree:18826.07%
Associate's degree:11315.67%
Bachelor's degree:719.85%
Graduate or professional degree:506.93%
Total:721100%
High school or higher:67393.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:12116.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:74160.74%
Public Insurance:46638.20%
No Insurance:131.07%
Total:1,220100%
Has Health Insurance:1,20798.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty18.8%18.8%6.2%7.5%5.3%5.0%4.6%4.4%5.2%0.6%7.5%6.8%10.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:157.35%
Kindergarten:2612.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):10852.94%
High school (grades 9-12):3919.12%
College or graduate school:167.84%
Total:204100%
Early Childhood:4120.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):17384.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61349 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 95 people with an annual payroll of $5,446,000. USPS data shows 278 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:278Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:582Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:267Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:11Source: USPS
# of Businesses:18Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,233,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,446,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:95Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61349 is located in Bureau County, Illinois, within the Ottawa, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36837) and Illinois's 16th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 147,676 people, about 0.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 61349. It covers 61.984 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 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:61.984 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.031 sq miSource: 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:1755379Source: Census
Place Name:Ohio village; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61350 | | 61348

Schools in ZIP Code 61349


ZIP Code 61349 is part of 2 school districts, including: Ohio Community Consolidated School District 17 (Grades KG thru 08) and Ohio Community High School District 505 (Grades 9th 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.

Ohio Com Cons Grade School Po Box 478
Ohio, IL 61349
District: Ohio Community Consolidated School District 17
Ohio Community High School Po Box 478
Ohio, IL 61349
District: Ohio Community High School District 505
Princeton Christian Academy 21890 US Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Cross Elementary School 1008 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School 29467 425 E St
Tampico, IL 61283
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61349


Sauk Valley Community College 173 Illinois Rt 2
Dixon, IL 61021-9112
Type: Post Secondary
Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology-Sterling 211 E Third St
Sterling, IL 61081-3611
Type: Post Secondary
Educators Of Beauty College Of Cosmetology-Peru 3602 Marquette Rd Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354-1450
Type: Post Secondary
Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
Type: Post Secondary
Morrison Institute Of Technology 701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270-2959
Type: Post Secondary
Kishwaukee College 21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov