61342 ZIP Code – Mendota, Illinois
ZIP code 61342 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Mendota, Illinois, within LaSalle County with a population of approximately 8,389 residents. At $66,967, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $131,300 is well below the national average, with 66.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $791 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.0%, near the national average. About 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 61371, 61372, 61330.
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ZIP 61342 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61342 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,389 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $131k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $791 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.3% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61371 – Triumph
- 61372 – Troy Grove
- 61330 – La Moille
- 61317 – Cherry
- 60518 – Earlville
- 61312 – Arlington
- 61301 – La Salle
- 61367 – Sublette
- 61373 – Utica
- 61318 – Compton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61371 | TRIUMPH | 85 | Not provided |
| 61372 | TROY GROVE | 269 | $76,250 |
| 61330 | LA MOILLE | 1,222 | $71,023 |
| 61317 | CHERRY | 460 | $42,500 |
| 60518 | EARLVILLE | 3,514 | $69,309 |