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 Moderate-density area
- $65,348
- Median income Near-median income area
- $153,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61342 (Mendota, IL) fell -17.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.1 in 2023 to 146.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,348. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,500 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 66.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaSalle County, so 61342 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 61342?
41.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,348
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61342 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mendota, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,348 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,848housing units
3,848
Total Housing Units
3,487
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61301
La Salle (61301)
10,588 residents
- 61342
Mendota (61342)
9,216 residents
- 61373 2,031
Utica (61373)
2,031 residents
- 61317 513
Cherry (61317)
513 residents
- 61312 474
Arlington (61312)
474 residents
- 61372 145
Troy Grove (61372)
145 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61342 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61373
Utica (61373)
$109,000 median income
- 61372
Troy Grove (61372)
$83,917 median income
- 61312
Arlington (61312)
$80,714 median income
- 61342
Mendota (61342)
$65,348 median income
- 61301
La Salle (61301)
$60,328 median income
- 61317
Cherry (61317)
$58,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61342, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,216 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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