| City: | Norris, Illinois |
| County: | Fulton County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:55 AM |
| Population: | 187 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6259, -90.0317 |
| Land Area: | 1.047 sq mi |
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Norris is a small rural community in Fulton County, Illinois, with 187 residents across 88 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative street delivery available in the area. Instead, all mail is handled through the local post office and a single rural carrier route.
The post office maintains 96 PO Boxes for 88 households. That adoption rate of 1.09 means the service extends beyond just local residents. A few surrounding addresses without carrier delivery also rely on Norris for mail access.
Norris sits on just 0.27 square miles. The village has a traditional small-town layout with numbered directional streets. W Division St and E Division St are the primary streets with 8 and 6 delivery records respectively. N Main St and S Main St form the main corridor through town. Street names like Oak St, Vine St, Rose St, and Fern Ave give the community a traditional Midwestern character.
Median age is 45.5 years. Most residents (83%) own their homes, with just 15 renter-occupied units. Median household income sits at $61,667, which is near the national median. Median home value is $69,400. The village has 3 business establishments employing 21 people. Most workers commute elsewhere, with transportation and warehousing being the dominant sector (107 workers fall into this category in the ACS data, likely including many who commute through the area).
Just 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. That's well below state and national averages. With 13.1% of workers working from home, there's some remote work presence even in this small community. The population is 97% white, with 24 Hispanic or Latino residents (12.8% of the population).
All mail in Norris must be sent to a PO Box address. The format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Norris, IL 61553There's no street delivery option available in this ZIP code.
Traditional Midwestern village layout with directional Main and Division streets, complemented by nature-themed street names like Oak, Vine, Rose, and Fern.
ZIP Code 61553 has 187 residents and 88 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 187Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 303Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 178.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,844Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 88Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $63,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 219 | 260 | 231 | 194 | 172 | 167 | 167 | 140 | 161 | 255 | 260 | 259 | 269 | 303 |
| Decennial Census | 213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 187 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.5
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 41.8
| 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 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| White: | 181 | 98.91% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.55% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 94 | 50.27% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 93 | 49.73% | 41.8 years |
| Total: | 187 | 100% | 45.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 303 | 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: | 303 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 303 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,844, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,344 (30.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,011. Family households earn a median of $73,167 versus $32,344 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,823). By gender, male median income is $42,500 and female is $43,875, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,375 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,500 | $33,472 | $34,821 | $46,667 | $36,250 | $31,250 | $39,000 | $40,625 | $40,833 | $51,875 | $53,438 | $57,750 | $61,667 | $44,844 |
| Median Family Income | $42,500 | $43,750 | $48,750 | $58,500 | $55,313 | $53,125 | $48,958 | $47,083 | $60,469 | $58,462 | $63,611 | $68,611 | $71,786 | $73,167 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,563 | $29,028 | $28,472 | $22,500 | $19,167 | $18,125 | $18,125 | $0 | $0 | $31,667 | $34,063 | $40,893 | $40,714 | $32,344 |
| Median Male Income | $40,625 | $40,114 | $33,250 | $42,500 | $31,875 | $31,250 | $32,083 | $45,833 | $47,083 | $41,875 | $40,000 | $44,375 | $43,750 | $42,500 |
| Median Female Income | $53,750 | $31,667 | $35,833 | $35,500 | $31,250 | $30,938 | $35,313 | $31,250 | $22,292 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $38,750 | $40,469 | $43,875 |
| Employed: | 124 | 53.22% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 11.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 83 | 35.62% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 20.16% |
| Service: | 38 | 30.65% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 21.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 6.45% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 20.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 124 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $63,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $3,600 (6.05%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200. The median gross rent is $863, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $381 (79.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $193. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.67% (30.77% with a mortgage, 69.23% free-and-clear) and renters 13.33% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.67%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $59,500 | $64,000 | $66,000 | $71,300 | $58,900 | $59,200 | $56,300 | $58,200 | $63,300 | $62,100 | $59,400 | $66,300 | $69,400 | $63,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 85.71% |
| $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: | 2 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $482 | $488 | $550 | $550 | $490 | $563 | $604 | $667 | $670 | $672 | $731 | $778 | $839 | $863 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 26.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 63 | 60.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 14 | 13.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 105 | 96.33% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 3.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 109 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 106 | 97.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 2.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 109 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 43.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 22.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 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 high school (65.77%). College enrollment is 7.21%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.18% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 7.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 97 | 57.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 25.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 1.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.59% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 155 | 91.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 2.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 132 | 39.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 192 | 57.31% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 3.28% |
| Total: | 335 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 324 | 96.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 13.5% | 8.0% | 4.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% | 22.0% |
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: | 1 | 0.90% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 0.90% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 25.23% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 73 | 65.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 7.21% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 1.80% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 102 | 91.89% |
ZIP Code 61553 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $587,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 104Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $137,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $587,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61553 is located in Fulton County, Illinois, within the Canton, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15900) and Illinois's 17th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,069 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 61553. It covers 1.047 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Canton, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,069Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.047 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6933.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1753390Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Norris village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61553 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.