Oglesby, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61348
LaSalle County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,696
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,369
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oglesby pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61348 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 61348 (Oglesby, IL) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.2 in 2023 to 178.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61348 covers 98.7 square miles in Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,696 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61348 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,369 (5% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,502. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,800 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 72.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaSalle County, so 61348 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 61348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oglesby, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61348.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 61348, Oglesby, 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
4,696
Population
98.7
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61348?
41.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
4.0%
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?
$76,369
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$42,502
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61348 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Oglesby, 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)
$76,369 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,078housing units
2,078
Total Housing Units
1,943
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1957
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61348 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 130 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 144 |
| 2022 | -11.4% | 127 |
| 2023 | +36.0% | 173 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 179 |
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 89 business establishments in ZIP 61348, employing approximately 1,223 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,698,000.
89
Businesses
1,223
Employees
$51.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.4% |
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 61348 vs 61370 →
ZIP 61348 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61354
Peru (61354)
10,870 residents
- 61301
La Salle (61301)
10,588 residents
- 61348
Oglesby (61348)
4,696 residents
- 61373 2,031
Utica (61373)
2,031 residents
- 61370 1,460
Tonica (61370)
1,460 residents
- 61334 741
Lostant (61334)
741 residents
- 61320 710
Dalzell (61320)
710 residents
- 61316 282
Cedar Point (61316)
282 residents
- 61363 220
Standard (61363)
220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61348 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61348 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
- 61370
Tonica (61370)
$91,094 median income
- 61334
Lostant (61334)
$86,250 median income
- 61354
Peru (61354)
$76,392 median income
- 61348
Oglesby (61348)
$76,369 median income
- 61320
Dalzell (61320)
$76,250 median income
- 61316
Cedar Point (61316)
$74,375 median income
- 61301
La Salle (61301)
$60,328 median income
- 61363
Standard (61363)
$60,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61348 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61370 | Tonica, IL | 1,460 | 5.3 mi |
| 61316 | Cedar Point, IL | 282 | 4.8 mi |
| 61332 | Leonore, IL | 134 | 6.9 mi |
| 61354 | Peru, IL | 10,870 | 6.3 mi |
| 61301 | La Salle, IL | 10,588 | 8.1 mi |
| 61373 | Utica, IL | 2,031 | 8.4 mi |
| 61363 | Standard, IL | 220 | 7.7 mi |
| 61334 | Lostant, IL | 741 | 9.9 mi |
| 61320 | Dalzell, IL | 710 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61348, 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 (4,696 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 61348 in?
ZIP code 61348 (Oglesby) 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 61348?
ZIP code 61348 in Oglesby, IL has a population of 4,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61348?
The median household income in ZIP 61348 is $76,369, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61348?
The median home value in ZIP 61348 is $146,800, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61348 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61348?
ZIP code 61348 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,223 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61348 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61348?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61348 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 61348?
In ZIP code 61348, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 61348?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61348 is 22.8 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 61348?
In ZIP code 61348, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61348 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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