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 Moderate-density area
- $71,558
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61362 (Spring Valley, IL) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.8 in 2023 to 186.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61362 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Valley, Bureau County, Illinois, home to 5,911 residents across 64.6 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61362 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,558 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,671. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 2.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,000 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bureau County, so 61362 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61362
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Valley, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61362.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 61362?
41.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,671
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61362 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Spring Valley, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,558 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,628housing units
2,628
Total Housing Units
2,332
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61354
Peru (61354)
10,870 residents
- 61362
Spring Valley (61362)
5,911 residents
- 61326 2,452
Granville (61326)
2,452 residents
- 61322 1,647
Depue (61322)
1,647 residents
- 61329 1,303
Ladd (61329)
1,303 residents
- 61320 710
Dalzell (61320)
710 residents
- 61317 513
Cherry (61317)
513 residents
- 61312 474
Arlington (61312)
474 residents
- 61359 312
Seatonville (61359)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61362 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61362 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61312
Arlington (61312)
$80,714 median income
- 61340
Mark (61340)
$78,750 median income
- 61354
Peru (61354)
$76,392 median income
- 61320
Dalzell (61320)
$76,250 median income
- 61362
Spring Valley (61362)
$71,558 median income
- 61326
Granville (61326)
$70,880 median income
- 61329
Ladd (61329)
$67,321 median income
- 61322
Depue (61322)
$65,795 median income
- 61363
Standard (61363)
$60,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61362, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,911 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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