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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
$76,369
Median income
$146,800
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 61348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.7 square miles in Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,696 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 61348 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61348 sits at $76,369 (5% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,502. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $146,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaSalle County, so you can benchmark 61348 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 61348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61348.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61348?

41.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

$42,502

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61348 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,369 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,078

Total Housing Units

1,943

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$146,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61348 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 61348 ranks #3 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 61348 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 61348 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

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
61342 standard
Mendota, IL
Pop: 9,216
61341 standard
Marseilles, IL
Pop: 8,234

Related Areas

LaSalle County Oglesby, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Oglesby, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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