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Peru, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61354

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

10,870
99/sq mi
$76,392
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
99
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61354 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61354 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois, home to 10,870 residents across 109.7 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61354 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,392 (5% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,263. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. Median home value sits at $158,500 (17% below the state average), median rent at $920 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61354, plus 6 more within LaSalle County, give a clearer read than the 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 61354

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peru, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61354.

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 61354, Peru, 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

10,870

Population

109.7

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61354?

46.2

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$76,392

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$42,263

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61354 ranks nationally

Peru, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,392 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,055

Total Housing Units

4,682

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$158,500

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1958

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61354 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 123
2021 +8.4% 133
2022 +13.4% 151
2023 +6.1% 160
2024 +1.9% 163

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 475 business establishments in ZIP 61354, employing approximately 8,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,073,000.

475

Businesses

8,937

Employees

$388.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 62 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 59 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 46 9.7%
Finance and insurance 34 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 6.3%
Construction 28 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 28 5.9%
Wholesale trade 25 5.3%
Manufacturing 19 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Information 6 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 61354 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 61354 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 61354 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 61354 ranks the highest 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
61320 Dalzell, IL 710 2.3 mi
61316 Cedar Point, IL 282 4.8 mi
61329 Ladd, IL 1,303 4.6 mi
61362 Spring Valley, IL 5,911 4.8 mi
61363 Standard, IL 220 5.5 mi
61301 La Salle, IL 10,588 5.6 mi
61348 Oglesby, IL 4,696 6.3 mi
61326 Granville, IL 2,452 6.6 mi
61359 Seatonville, IL 312 7.1 mi
61317 Cherry, IL 513 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

61350 standard
Ottawa, IL
Pop: 24,246
61364 standard
Streator, IL
Pop: 20,133
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 Peru, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61354 in? ▼
ZIP code 61354 (Peru) 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 61354? ▼
ZIP code 61354 in Peru, IL has a population of 10,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61354? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61354 is $76,392, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61354? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61354 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61354? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61354 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61354? ▼
ZIP code 61354 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 8,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61354? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61354 are: Retail trade (90), Health care and social assistance (62), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61354? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61354 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 61354? ▼
In ZIP code 61354, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 61354? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61354 is 18.6 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 61354? ▼
In ZIP code 61354, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61354? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61354 is 8.6% 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.