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LaSalle, IL
City in LaSalle County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61301.
Population
9,498
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
704
ZIP codes
1
LaSalle and its ZIP codes
LaSalle at a glance
- LaSalle is about 3.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 232nd most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $57,732 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,500 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,045 a month.
Local data for LaSalle, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
LaSalle, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,732
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$113,500
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,720), Mexican Americans (1,562), Irish Americans (1,409).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaSalle County. PPP loans are for LaSalle.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,975
38,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $6,555 per person
PPP loans
$21.9M
387 loans, 2,316 jobs reported
How people get to work
LaSalle, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
LaSalle, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
825
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
222
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in LaSalle, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in LaSalle
1 in or overlapping LaSalle. Population shown
Cities near LaSalle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North UticaVillage | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| PeruCity | 3.9 mi | 10.3 |
| OglesbyCity | 4.5 mi | 5 |
| DalzellVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Cedar PointVillage | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Troy GroveVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 8.6 mi | 7.4 |
| NaplateVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LaddVillage | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| TonicaVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| StandardVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| CherryVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| OttawaCity | 11 mi | 14.9 |
| TriumphCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GranvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| LeonoreVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is LaSalle, IL in?
- LaSalle is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in LaSalle, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping LaSalle include 61301.
- What is the population of LaSalle, IL?
- About 9,498 people live in LaSalle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near LaSalle?
- Nearby places include North Utica (1.5 mi), Peru (3.9 mi), Oglesby (4.5 mi), Dalzell (6.4 mi), Cedar Point (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023