City

Marseilles, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  LaSalle County  ·  Illinois

👥7,249Population
💰$78,895Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$179,400Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 6%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic6.0%
Asian2.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,861 (39%)
Some College823 (17.3%)
Associates726 (15.2%)
Bachelors421 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree931 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College17.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,895 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,400 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,048/mo
Total Housing Units3,419
Vacant Units537

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Marseilles, IL

Marseilles is a city in Illinois, located in LaSalle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,249 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Marseilles is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,895 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marseilles is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,048 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marseilles is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.32%).

Marseilles, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Marseilles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61341 7,249 $78,895 $179,400 $1,048 5.9% 28.3% 75.4%