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Spring Valley, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61362

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

5,911
92/sq mi
$71,558
Median income
$158,000
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61362 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61362 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.6 square miles in Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,911 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 61362 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61362 sits at $71,558 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,671. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61362 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bureau County, so you can benchmark 61362 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61362

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61362.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 61362, Spring Valley, 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

5,911

Population

64.6

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61362?

41.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$71,558

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,671

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61362 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,558 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,628

Total Housing Units

2,332

Occupied Units

296

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1961

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

+17.2%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61362 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 118
2021 +10.7% 130
2022 +19.9% 156
2023 +1.7% 159
2024 +17.2% 186

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 61362, employing approximately 2,800 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,823,000.

116

Businesses

2,800

Employees

$136.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 16 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.3%
Manufacturing 11 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.9%
Finance and insurance 8 6.9%
Construction 7 6.0%
Wholesale trade 7 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.5%

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 61362 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 61362 ranks #2 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 61362 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 61362 ranks #5 of 9 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
61359 Seatonville, IL 312 2.2 mi
61329 Ladd, IL 1,303 2.4 mi
61320 Dalzell, IL 710 3.0 mi
61312 Arlington, IL 474 5.6 mi
61317 Cherry, IL 513 5.4 mi
61326 Granville, IL 2,452 7.0 mi
61354 Peru, IL 10,870 4.8 mi
61322 Depue, IL 1,647 4.8 mi
61340 Mark, IL 292 6.6 mi
61363 Standard, IL 220 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bureau County

61356 standard
Princeton, IL
Pop: 11,281
61376 standard
Walnut, IL
Pop: 2,280
61322 standard
Depue, IL
Pop: 1,647
61368 standard
Tiskilwa, IL
Pop: 1,489
61330 standard
La Moille, IL
Pop: 1,483
61361 standard
Sheffield, IL
Pop: 1,409

Related Areas

Bureau County Spring Valley, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61362 in? ▼
ZIP code 61362 (Spring Valley) is located in Bureau County, Illinois. Bureau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bureau-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61362? ▼
ZIP code 61362 in Spring Valley, IL has a population of 5,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61362? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61362 is $71,558, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61362? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61362 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61362? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61362 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61362? ▼
ZIP code 61362 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 2,800 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61362? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61362 are: Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (16), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61362? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61362 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 61362? ▼
In ZIP code 61362, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 61362? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61362 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61362? ▼
In ZIP code 61362, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61362? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61362 is 6.8% 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 Spring Valley, IL

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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.

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