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 Low-density area
- $57,321
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,583. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,500 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $866; owner occupancy is 69.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 61377 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 61377?
44.3
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,583
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61377 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wenona, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,321 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
736housing units
736
Total Housing Units
699
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,500
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61369
Toluca (61369)
1,711 residents
- 61370
Tonica (61370)
1,460 residents
- 61377
Wenona (61377)
1,457 residents
- 61334
Lostant (61334)
741 residents
- 61358 478
Rutland (61358)
478 residents
- 61333 381
Long Point (61333)
381 residents
- 61321 282
Dana (61321)
282 residents
- 61332 134
Leonore (61332)
134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61377 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61377 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61370
Tonica (61370)
$91,094 median income
- 61358
Rutland (61358)
$88,393 median income
- 61334
Lostant (61334)
$86,250 median income
- 61321
Dana (61321)
$80,257 median income
- 61333
Long Point (61333)
$69,375 median income
- 61369
Toluca (61369)
$68,708 median income
- 61377
Wenona (61377)
$57,321 median income
- 61332
Leonore (61332)
$50,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61377, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,457 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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