| City: | Van Orin, Illinois |
| County: | Bureau County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:19 AM |
| Population: | 77 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5464, -89.3525 |
| Land Area: | 3.241 sq mi |
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Van Orin is a tiny rural village in Bureau County, Illinois, with just 77 residents living in 44 households. The median age of 52.9 years and average household size of 1.75 people suggest an older, settled population of couples and individuals. This isn't a growing community. It's a quiet place where people have lived for decades.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across Van Orin's 2.82 square miles. The post office maintains 48 PO Boxes for 44 households, a 109% adoption rate that means the boxes serve not just local residents but also a few addresses from the surrounding rural area. Two rural carrier routes (R001 and R002) deliver mail to those outside the village core, but PO Box pickup remains the primary option.
The village follows a numbered grid system. Streets like 2600 E St (10 delivery points), 2790 N St, and 2605 E St form the delivery network, along with Illinois Highway 92 running through town. The housing stock is old: 30 of the 49 total homes were built before 1939, giving Van Orin the character of an early 20th-century farm community. Of the 44 occupied homes, 41 are owner-occupied (93%), with just 3 rentals.
Van Orin has 3 business establishments employing 13 people. The economic data is sparse due to the small population, but median household income of $59,688 suggests working-class and retired residents. Zero residents have a bachelor's degree, and all are U.S.-born. This is agricultural Illinois: a quiet, stable, aging village where the post office serves as one of the few remaining institutions.
Mail sent to Van Orin, IL 61374 should use a PO Box address. Street delivery isn't available in this PO Box Only Zone.
Van Orin uses a numbered grid system typical of small Illinois farm towns, with Illinois Highway 92 as the main thoroughfare.
ZIP Code 61374 has 77 residents and 44 households (average 1.75 persons per household). The median age is 52.9 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.9% male and 35.1% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 56Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,432Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $95,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 86 | 93 | 121 | 129 | 127 | 107 | 144 | 118 | 83 | 115 | 101 | 46 | 48 | 56 |
| Decennial Census | 119 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 77 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.9
Male Median Age: 52.7
Female Median Age: 53.2
| 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 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 50 | 64.94% | 52.7 years |
| Females: | 27 | 35.06% | 53.2 years |
| Total: | 77 | 100% | 52.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 56 | 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: | 56 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,432, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $28,182 (90.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,591. Family households earn a median of $66,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,250). 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 14.3%, which is markedly below 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 Production (57.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,250 | $35,179 | $37,917 | $60,833 | $62,500 | $70,250 | $70,694 | $84,167 | $76,023 | $76,875 | $83,594 | $56,563 | $59,688 | $59,432 |
| Median Family Income | $68,750 | $68,750 | $19,583 | $70,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $130,938 | $137,500 | $0 | $0 | $69,063 | $71,875 | $66,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,833 | $26,250 | $38,333 | $39,583 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $71,250 | $59,583 | $62,083 | $73,194 | $0 | $72,125 | $71,667 | $74,250 | $75,227 | $74,375 | $78,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $35,625 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $61,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 7 | 14.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 42 | 85.71% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 3 | 42.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 57.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $95,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $21,700 (29.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $617 (100.00%) since 2011 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 | $73,300 | $71,500 | $85,000 | $86,100 | $85,000 | $85,700 | $86,300 | $84,300 | $68,600 | $108,300 | $135,900 | $85,000 | $0 | $95,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $617 | $625 | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 54.84% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 35.48% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 9.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 70.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 29.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 77.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 87.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 82.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 15.00 percentage points since 2011. 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 (100.00%). 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: | 11 | 22.45% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 21 | 42.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 28.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 6.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 38 | 77.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 49 | 51.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 46 | 48.42% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 95 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.0% | 15.0% | 41.9% | 25.6% | 27.0% | 33.3% | 25.6% | 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): | 3 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 61374 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: | 56Source: 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 61374 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 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 61374. It covers 3.241 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: | 3.241 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 61374 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.