| ZIP Code | 61354 |
|---|---|
| City | Peru |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | LaSalle County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 621 ft |
| Latitude | 41.334165 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.142245 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,362 (32.4%) |
| Some College | 1,012 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,129 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,150 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,579 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,382 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,100 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $877/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,111 |
| Vacant Units | 533 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,111 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 533 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 61354 is located in Peru, Illinois, within LaSalle County. With a population of 10,366, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.4 years. Economically, 61354 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,382 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61354 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $877 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 61354 is primarily White (85.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61354 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 61354 in Peru, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,366 residents, a median household income of $69,382, and a median home value of $160,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.