Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 815 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 23,969 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 12,568 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 10,424 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 8,642 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,036 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,966 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,168 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $928/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 48,024 |
| Vacant Units | 4,565 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
LaSalle County is located in Illinois and encompasses 24 ZIP codes spanning 24 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 104,801 residents. With a median age of 42.03, it is a middle-aged county.
LaSalle County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,966 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.
Housing in LaSalle County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,168 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $927. Homeownership rates are high at 73.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of LaSalle County are primarily White (82.91%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
LaSalle County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 24 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61316 | Cedar Point | 212 | $59,583 | $86,800 | $950 | 3.2% | 19.9% |
| 61321 | Dana | 232 | $77,759 | $86,600 | $733 | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| 60518 | Earlville | 3,576 | $73,750 | $151,200 | $1,051 | 4.8% | 25.5% |
| 61325 | Grand Ridge | 1,131 | $89,135 | $179,900 | $900 | 12.6% | 44.0% |
| 61301 | La Salle | 10,312 | $59,260 | $117,800 | $1,010 | 5.6% | 28.3% |
| 60531 | Leland | 2,170 | $77,672 | $225,800 | $1,532 | 7.5% | 33.0% |
| 61332 | Leonore | 150 | $68,750 | $82,800 | $880 | 4.3% | 12.8% |
| 61334 | Lostant | 620 | $96,417 | $119,700 | $900 | 3.2% | 22.1% |
| 61341 | Marseilles | 7,249 | $78,895 | $179,400 | $1,048 | 5.9% | 28.3% |
| 61342 | Mendota | 8,373 | $65,184 | $132,700 | $841 | 5.0% | 33.7% |
| 61348 | Oglesby | 4,397 | $71,197 | $139,100 | $691 | 5.8% | 39.3% |
| 61350 | Ottawa | 23,999 | $77,562 | $157,100 | $940 | 6.0% | 33.5% |
| 61354 | Peru | 10,366 | $69,382 | $160,100 | $877 | 3.3% | 37.4% |
| 60470 | Ransom | 410 | $68,500 | $113,800 | $700 | 6.6% | 30.3% |
| 61358 | Rutland | 385 | $87,143 | $204,000 | $860 | 1.0% | 26.9% |
| 61360 | Seneca | 3,320 | $94,137 | $240,800 | $1,057 | 2.7% | 31.5% |
| 60549 | Serena | 836 | $105,625 | $292,000 | — | 5.6% | 36.3% |
| 60551 | Sheridan | 4,984 | $84,925 | $247,300 | $888 | 2.2% | 25.3% |
| 61364 | Streator | 18,236 | $57,147 | $97,300 | $810 | 7.6% | 25.5% |
| 61370 | Tonica | 1,250 | $82,917 | $153,300 | $850 | 2.8% | 32.7% |
| 61372 | Troy Grove | 269 | $81,838 | $186,300 | $792 | 0.0% | 33.3% |
| 61373 | Utica | 2,120 | $102,639 | $222,600 | $1,310 | 4.3% | 36.8% |