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Ottawa, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61350

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

24,246
61/sq mi
$77,921
Median income
$164,500
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61350 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61350 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, with 24,246 residents across 398.1 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61350 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,921 (3% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,813. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $164,500 (14% below the state average), median rent at $928 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaSalle County, so you can benchmark 61350 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 61350

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ottawa, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61350.

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 61350, Ottawa, 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

24,246

Population

398.1

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61350?

42.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$77,921

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$42,813

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61350 ranks nationally

Ottawa, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,921 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,681

Total Housing Units

9,756

Occupied Units

925

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$164,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1962

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61350 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 132
2021 +7.2% 141
2022 +11.5% 158
2023 +6.5% 168
2024 +9.9% 185

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 658 business establishments in ZIP 61350, employing approximately 9,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $500,213,000.

658

Businesses

9,582

Employees

$500.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 95 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 72 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 68 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 9.1%
Construction 43 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 38 5.8%
Finance and insurance 37 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.0%
Manufacturing 28 4.3%
Wholesale trade 22 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 2.6%
Information 12 1.8%
Educational services 9 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 61350 vs 61373 →

ZIP 61350 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 61350 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61350 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 61350 ranks #4 of 4 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
61373 Utica, IL 2,031 7.2 mi
60557 Wedron, IL 155 7.2 mi
61325 Grand Ridge, IL 1,073 9.8 mi
60549 Serena, IL 643 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

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
60551 standard
Sheridan, IL
Pop: 5,062

Related Areas

LaSalle County Ottawa, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61350 in? ▼
ZIP code 61350 (Ottawa) 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 61350? ▼
ZIP code 61350 in Ottawa, IL has a population of 24,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61350? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61350 is $77,921, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61350? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61350 is $164,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61350? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61350 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61350? ▼
ZIP code 61350 has 658 business establishments employing approximately 9,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61350? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61350 are: Retail trade (97), Accommodation and food services (95), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61350? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61350 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 61350? ▼
In ZIP code 61350, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 61350? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61350 is 22.2 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 61350? ▼
In ZIP code 61350, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61350? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61350 is 15.1% 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.