Leland, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60531

LaSalle County, Illinois — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

1,902
13/sq mi: $79,808
Median income: $229,200
Median home value: 26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs: 13
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60531 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 151.0 square miles in Leland, LaSalle County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,902 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60531 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60531 sits at $79,808 (0% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,173. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $229,200 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,690 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60531 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaSalle County, so you can benchmark 60531 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60531

Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

5
Construction

4
Transportation and warehousing

3
Finance and insurance

3
Other services (except public administration)

3

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60531, Leland, IL · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,902

Population

151.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60531?

38.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$79,808

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$34,173

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

43.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60531 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,808 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

756

Total Housing Units

724

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%

Renter 30.4%

$229,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,690

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

154

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+54%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60531 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+1.6%	120
2021	+4.0%	124
2022	+6.5%	133
2023	+5.9%	140
2024	+9.4%	154

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 60531, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,262,000.

Businesses

173

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	5	17.2%
Construction	4	13.8%
Transportation and warehousing	3	10.3%
Finance and insurance	3	10.3%
Other services (except public administration)	3	10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60531 vs 60552 →

60551

5,062
60552

4,448
60518

3,580
60556

2,007
60531

1,902
60549

643

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60531 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

60552

$113,411
60549

$108,417
60556

$100,186
60551

$86,786
60531

$79,808
60518

$69,980

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60531 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
60552	Somonauk, IL	4,448	5.3 mi
60518	Earlville, IL	3,580	6.9 mi
60556	Waterman, IL	2,007	10.2 mi
60549	Serena, IL	643	8.9 mi
60551	Sheridan, IL	5,062	8.2 mi

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LaSalle County Leland, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60531 in? ▼

ZIP code 60531 (Leland) is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. LaSalle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lasalle-il.

What is the population of ZIP code 60531? ▼

ZIP code 60531 in Leland, IL has a population of 1,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 60531? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 60531 is $79,808, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 60531? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 60531 is $229,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60531? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 60531 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 60531? ▼

ZIP code 60531 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 60531? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60531 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 60531? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60531 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 60531? ▼

In ZIP code 60531, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 60531? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60531 is 43.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60531? ▼

In ZIP code 60531, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60531? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 60531 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.