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Seneca, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61360

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

3,393
26/sq mi
$95,093
Median income
$258,200
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seneca pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61360 covers 128.5 square miles in Seneca, LaSalle County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,393 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61360 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,093 (19% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,198. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $258,200 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,159 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaSalle County, so you can benchmark 61360 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 61360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seneca, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61360.

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 61360, Seneca, 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

3,393

Population

128.5

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61360?

37.9

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$95,093

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$43,198

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61360 ranks nationally

Seneca, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,093 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,424

Total Housing Units

1,363

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$258,200

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1982

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61360 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 133
2021 +8.2% 144
2022 +2.5% 148
2023 +27.6% 188
2024 -2.4% 184

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 61360, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,093,000.

60

Businesses

512

Employees

$26.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 13.3%
Wholesale trade 7 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.7%
Retail trade 6 10.0%
Manufacturing 4 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.7%
Finance and insurance 3 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.0%

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 61360 vs 61341 →

ZIP 61360 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 61360 ranks #2 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 61360 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 61360 ranks #2 of 3 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
61341 Marseilles, IL 8,234 4.6 mi
60479 Verona, IL 760 8.2 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 Seneca, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61360 in? ▼
ZIP code 61360 (Seneca) 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 61360? ▼
ZIP code 61360 in Seneca, IL has a population of 3,393 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61360? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61360 is $95,093, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61360? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61360 is $258,200, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61360? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61360 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61360? ▼
ZIP code 61360 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61360? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61360 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (8), Wholesale trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61360? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61360 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 61360? ▼
In ZIP code 61360, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 61360? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61360 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61360? ▼
In ZIP code 61360, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61360? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61360 is 17.7% 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.