| City: | Standard, Illinois |
| County: | Putnam County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:25:30 PM |
| Population: | 225 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2508, -89.1825 |
| Land Area: | 0.514 sq mi |
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Standard is a small community in Putnam County, Illinois, where 225 people live across just 0.71 square miles. Despite its compact size and numbered street grid, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery. All 113 households rely on the Standard post office for mail access.
The post office maintains 110 PO Boxes, meaning 97% of households use them. This near-universal adoption isn't by choice. City delivery doesn't exist here, even though the town has an established street pattern with 1st through 8th Streets, Berry Street, and Taft Street. The postal service classifies one rural route and one city route, but these don't provide home delivery.
Standard has the character of a working-class community. Median household income sits at $52,500, and the median age is 48.1 years. The community is predominantly White (91%) with a small Hispanic population (15%). Most residents own their homes (71% owner-occupied), and median home values stand at $108,200.
One unusual feature: 115 workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's a high concentration for a town of 225 people, suggesting many residents work in logistics or at nearby facilities. About 27% work from home. The town has three business establishments employing 11 people total.
All mail to Standard addresses must be sent to PO Boxes. Street addresses cannot be used for delivery.
Numbered streets (1st through 8th) indicate an established town layout, but none offer home delivery.
ZIP Code 61363 has 225 residents and 113 households (average 1.99 persons per household). The median age is 48.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.1%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 225Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 284Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 437.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 113Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 214 | 261 | 250 | 228 | 235 | 234 | 219 | 266 | 287 | 281 | 279 | 300 | 284 |
| Decennial Census | 220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 225 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.1
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 51.2
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Female | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 6 |
| White: | 205 | 93.18% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 5.45% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.36% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 120 | 53.33% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 105 | 46.67% | 51.2 years |
| Total: | 225 | 100% | 48.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 273 | 96.13% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 3.87% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.87% |
| Total Population: | 284 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 273 | 96.13% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 3.87% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $52,500, which is considerably lower than the state median ($81,702), is down $1,250 (2.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,625. Family households earn a median of $76,667 versus $38,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,917). By gender, male median income is $60,625 and female is $41,719, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $18,906 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.5%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.5%).
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 | $53,750 | $49,464 | $45,250 | $41,146 | $39,250 | $41,029 | $41,544 | $43,571 | $41,875 | $41,042 | $42,344 | $45,625 | $52,500 |
| Median Family Income | $64,375 | $70,625 | $73,036 | $69,500 | $73,750 | $71,042 | $60,833 | $58,750 | $50,938 | $82,188 | $86,667 | $93,750 | $76,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,000 | $32,917 | $35,833 | $37,679 | $33,393 | $34,844 | $39,063 | $41,250 | $36,875 | $27,031 | $29,438 | $32,228 | $38,750 |
| Median Male Income | $62,188 | $63,333 | $52,500 | $40,179 | $0 | $42,813 | $44,750 | $46,964 | $53,125 | $50,250 | $54,792 | $59,500 | $60,625 |
| Median Female Income | $33,558 | $22,500 | $32,604 | $20,000 | $0 | $30,625 | $30,938 | $31,071 | $35,568 | $40,278 | $40,278 | $45,250 | $41,719 |
| Employed: | 153 | 64.56% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 2.95% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 77 | 32.49% |
| Total: | 237 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 24.84% |
| Service: | 14 | 9.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 25.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 13.07% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 27.45% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 153 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $108,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $28,500 (35.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,500. The median gross rent is $908, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $200 (28.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $508. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.00% (44.44% with a mortgage, 55.56% free-and-clear) and renters 22.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.79%, which is much higher than 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 | $79,700 | $90,000 | $85,900 | $86,300 | $88,500 | $90,000 | $85,000 | $83,300 | $82,700 | $85,300 | $87,800 | $100,800 | $108,200 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 12.12% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 42.42% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 21.21% |
| $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: | 8 | 24.24% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $708 | $675 | $608 | $490 | $472 | $486 | $400 | $369 | $400 | $575 | $563 | $720 | $908 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 52 | 34.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 65 | 43.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 22.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 150 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 150 | 87.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 12.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 161 | 93.60% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 6.40% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 85.50%, which is on par with the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), up 10.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 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 elementary (34.09%). College enrollment is 13.64%, 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: | 1 | 0.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 28 | 14.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 90 | 45.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 17.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 8.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 10.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 171 | 85.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 15.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 202 | 60.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 107 | 31.94% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 7.76% |
| Total: | 335 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 309 | 92.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.4% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 10.9% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 25.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 34.09% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 27.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 13.64% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 25.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 38 | 86.36% |
ZIP Code 61363 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $371,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 119Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $85,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $371,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61363 is located in Putnam 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 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 61363. It covers 0.514 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: | 147,676Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.514 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: | 1772221Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Standard village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61363 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 January 1, 2026.