ZIP Code 61321

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Dana · LaSalle County · Illinois

Population
282

4/sq mi

Median income
$80,257

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$92,000

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.8%

Median age 33.4

Land area
72.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61321 in Dana, Illinois has a population of 282. The median household income is $80,257, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $92,000, 67% below the US average. 3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.3 square miles in Dana, LaSalle County, Illinois. The area is home to 282 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 61321 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61321 sits at $80,257 (0% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,744. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 20.0%. On housing, the median home value is $92,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaSalle County, so you can benchmark 61321 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 →

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 61321, Dana, IL · 2023 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

282

Population

72.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61321?

33.4

Median Age

62.5%

Male

37.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$80,257

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$30,744

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

20.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.8%

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

What does housing look like?

188

Total Housing Units

101

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$92,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 61321, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $899,000.

7

Businesses

26

Employees

$899K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 42.9%

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 61321 vs 61358 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61358 Rutland, IL 478 3.8 mi
61333 Long Point, IL 381 4.7 mi
61760 Minonk, IL 2,544 6.7 mi
61377 Wenona, IL 1,457 7.1 mi
61311 Ancona, IL 232 7.6 mi
61740 Flanagan, IL 1,634 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61321 in?
ZIP code 61321 (Dana) 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 61321?
ZIP code 61321 in Dana, IL has a population of 282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61321?
The median household income in ZIP 61321 is $80,257, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61321?
The median home value in ZIP 61321 is $92,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61321 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61321?
ZIP code 61321 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61321?
In ZIP code 61321, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61321?
In ZIP code 61321, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61321 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dana, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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