| ZIP Code | 61301 |
|---|---|
| City | La Salle |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | LaSalle County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 640 ft |
| Latitude | 41.397423 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.084264 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 202 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,215 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 1,362 (21%) |
| Associates | 865 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 808 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,023 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,260 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,800 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,010/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,832 |
| Vacant Units | 395 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,832 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 395 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 61301 is located in La Salle, Illinois, within LaSalle County. With a population of 10,312, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 61301 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,260 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61301 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,010 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 61301 is primarily White (74.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61301 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 61301 in La Salle, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,312 residents, a median household income of $59,260, and a median home value of $117,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.