City

Seneca, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  LaSalle County  ·  Illinois

👥3,320Population
💰$94,137Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$240,800Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.8%Other: 4.9%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.8%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate840 (37.5%)
Some College300 (13.4%)
Associates395 (17.6%)
Bachelors351 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree354 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,137 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$240,800 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units1,319
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Seneca, IL

Seneca is a city in Illinois, located in LaSalle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,320 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Seneca is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,137 is above the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Seneca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seneca is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seneca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61360 3,320 $94,137 $240,800 $1,057 2.7% 31.5% 78.0%