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Wenona, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61377

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

1,457
10/sq mi
$57,321
Median income
$139,500
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wenona pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61377 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61377 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wenona, Marshall County, Illinois, home to just 1,457 residents across 141.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61377 reports a modest median household income of $57,321 (28% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,583. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $139,500 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $866 monthly, and 69.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marshall County, letting you compare 61377 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 61377

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wenona, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61377.

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 61377, Wenona, 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

1,457

Population

141.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61377?

44.3

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$57,321

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$31,583

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61377 ranks nationally

Wenona, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,321 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

736

Total Housing Units

699

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$139,500

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 61377, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,012,000.

29

Businesses

512

Employees

$21.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 20.7%
Retail trade 5 17.2%
Wholesale trade 4 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.8%
Construction 3 10.3%

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 61377 vs 61358 →

ZIP 61377 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 61377 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 61377 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 61377 ranks #7 of 8 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
61358 Rutland, IL 478 5.6 mi
61334 Lostant, IL 741 6.7 mi
61370 Tonica, IL 1,460 10.0 mi
61321 Dana, IL 282 7.1 mi
61332 Leonore, IL 134 9.2 mi
61369 Toluca, IL 1,711 8.1 mi
61333 Long Point, IL 381 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

61537 standard
Henry, IL
Pop: 2,974
61540 standard
Lacon, IL
Pop: 2,916
61369 standard
Toluca, IL
Pop: 1,711
61565 standard
Sparland, IL
Pop: 1,504
61375 standard
Varna, IL
Pop: 1,156
61541 standard
La Rose, IL
Pop: 136

Related Areas

Marshall County Wenona, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61377 in? ▼
ZIP code 61377 (Wenona) is located in Marshall County, Illinois. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61377? ▼
ZIP code 61377 in Wenona, IL has a population of 1,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61377? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61377 is $57,321, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61377? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61377 is $139,500, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61377? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61377 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61377? ▼
ZIP code 61377 has 29 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 61377? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61377 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61377? ▼
In ZIP code 61377, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 61377? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61377 is 22.1 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 61377? ▼
In ZIP code 61377, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61377? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61377 is 13.7% 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.