PlainZIP

Mendota, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61342

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

9,216
34/sq mi
$65,348
Median income
$153,500
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mendota pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61342 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mendota, LaSalle County, Illinois, home to 9,216 residents across 271.9 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61342 reports a modest median household income of $65,348 (18% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,348. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $153,500 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $794 monthly, and 66.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 61342 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in LaSalle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendota, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61342.

establishments

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61342, Mendota, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,216

Population

271.9

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61342?

41.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%

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?

$65,348

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$35,348

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61342 ranks nationally

Mendota, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,348 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,848

Total Housing Units

3,487

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$153,500

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$794

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

-17.0%

YoY Change (2024)

146

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+46%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61342 have decreased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +46% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 117
2021 +4.2% 122
2022 +11.0% 135
2023 +30.1% 176
2024 -17.0% 146

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 197 business establishments in ZIP 61342, employing approximately 2,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,971,000.

197

Businesses

2,672

Employees

$137.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 21 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 20 10.2%
Construction 17 8.6%
Finance and insurance 15 7.6%
Manufacturing 14 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 6.6%
Wholesale trade 10 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Information 4 2.0%

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 61342 vs 61372 →

ZIP 61342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61342 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61342 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61372 Troy Grove, IL 145 5.3 mi
61301 La Salle, IL 10,588 10.1 mi
61317 Cherry, IL 513 9.7 mi
61373 Utica, IL 2,031 10.9 mi
61312 Arlington, IL 474 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

61350 standard
Ottawa, IL
Pop: 24,246
61364 standard
Streator, IL
Pop: 20,133
61354 standard
Peru, IL
Pop: 10,870
61301 standard
La Salle, IL
Pop: 10,588
61341 standard
Marseilles, IL
Pop: 8,234
60551 standard
Sheridan, IL
Pop: 5,062

Related Areas

LaSalle County Mendota, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61342 in? ▼
ZIP code 61342 (Mendota) 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 61342? ▼
ZIP code 61342 in Mendota, IL has a population of 9,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61342 is $65,348, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61342 is $153,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61342 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61342? ▼
ZIP code 61342 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 2,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61342 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (25), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61342? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61342 decreased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 46%. 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 61342? ▼
In ZIP code 61342, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 61342? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61342 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61342? ▼
In ZIP code 61342, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61342 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.