Bureau Junction
Village in Bureau County, Illinois

Bureau Junction is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, with 281 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hennepin, 3.9 miles SE.
- 281residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 175 / sq mipopulation density
- 61315ZIP code
About Bureau Junction
Bureau Junction, usually called Bureau, is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 281 at the 2020 census. The village name is shown as both "Bureau Junction" and "Bureau" on federal maps, and is commonly called "Bureau", including by phone companies and the United States Post Office. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. Bureau Junction was the point where the Rock Island Line railroad's branch line to Peoria split. Track west and south of Bureau is operated by Iowa Interstate, while tracks east to Chicago were formerly operated by CSX but are currently leased to Iowa Interstate.
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Living in Bureau Junction
- Median household income
- $56,538
- Median home value
- $54,800
- Median rent
- $1,714/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Bureau Junction had 281 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 281 |
|---|---|
| Density | 175 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bureau Junction at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bureau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 281 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2927° N, 89.3644° W |
| ZIP code | 61315 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1709681 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bureau Junction
- Hennepin3.9 mi SE
- De Pue4.0 mi NE
- Mark6.1 mi E
- Hollowayville6.1 mi NE
- Seatonville6.9 mi NE
- Granville7.2 mi E
- Tiskilwa7.4 mi W
- Princeton8.0 mi NW
- Malden9.1 mi N
- Spring Valley9.6 mi E
- Standard9.8 mi E
- Dover9.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bureau Junction
What county is Bureau Junction in?
Bureau Junction is in Bureau County, Illinois.
What is the population of Bureau Junction, IL?
281 people lived in Bureau Junction at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bureau Junction, IL?
The ZIP code of Bureau Junction is 61315.
What is the elevation of Bureau Junction?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bureau Junction?
Hennepin (3.9 mi), De Pue (4.0 mi), Mark (6.1 mi), Hollowayville (6.1 mi), Seatonville (6.9 mi).
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