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Paw Paw, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61353

Lee County, Illinois — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,333
16/sq mi
$66,719
Median income
$165,300
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paw Paw pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61353 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61353 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.3 square miles in Paw Paw, Lee County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,333 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61353 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61353 sits at $66,719 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,879. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $165,300 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61353 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 61353 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61353, Paw Paw, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,333

Population

82.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61353?

39.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,719

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$31,879

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

38.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61353 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,719 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

598

Total Housing Units

484

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$165,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.5%

YoY Change (2023)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61353 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.6% 115
2020 +10.0% 126
2021 -10.7% 113
2022 +35.6% 153
2023 +16.5% 178

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 61353, employing approximately 70 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,667,000.

16

Businesses

70

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 25.0%
Construction 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61353 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61353 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61318 Compton, IL 700 4.5 mi
60530 Lee, IL 649 7.0 mi
60553 Steward, IL 782 9.2 mi
60518 Earlville, IL 3,580 7.9 mi
60550 Shabbona, IL 1,440 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

61021 standard
Dixon, IL
Pop: 23,745
61310 standard
Amboy, IL
Pop: 3,970
61006 standard
Ashton, IL
Pop: 1,759
61031 standard
Franklin Grove, IL
Pop: 1,656
61367 standard
Sublette, IL
Pop: 864
60553 standard
Steward, IL
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Lee County Paw Paw, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61353 in? ▼
ZIP code 61353 (Paw Paw) is located in Lee County, Illinois. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61353? ▼
ZIP code 61353 in Paw Paw, IL has a population of 1,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61353? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61353 is $66,719, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61353? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61353 is $165,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61353? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61353 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61353? ▼
ZIP code 61353 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 70 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61353? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61353 increased by 16.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61353? ▼
In ZIP code 61353, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61353? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61353 is 38.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61353? ▼
In ZIP code 61353, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61353? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61353 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Paw Paw, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.