61321 ZIP Code — Dana, IL

La Salle County, Illinois

ZIP code 61321 is located in Dana, Illinois, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 28.88 square miles and serves a population of 312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61321

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $76,089. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61321 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

312

population

28.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61321 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61321

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61321. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61358 Rutland (1.6 mi) 61377 Wenona (5.6 mi) 61333 Long Point (6.1 mi) 61311 Ancona (7.9 mi) 61760 Minonk (8.4 mi) 61369 Toluca (9 mi) 61740 Flanagan (9.1 mi) 61364 Streator (11.5 mi) 61516 Benson (11.5 mi) 61319 Cornell (12.3 mi) 61743 Graymont (12.8 mi) 61334 Lostant (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	312
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	28.88 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9778
Longitude	-88.9892
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.5%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

312

Population

People per sq mi

27.4

Median age

$76,089

Median household income

$33,890

Per capita income

$92,500

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

65.8%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	26.6%
18 and over	229	73.4%
65 and over	25	8.0%
Median age	27.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Other race 9%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	278	81%
Hispanic or Latino	31	9%
Other race	31	9%
Two or more races	2	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.5%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	38.5%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$76,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 57.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,500
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	65.8%
Renter occupied	34.2%
Vacant	34.6%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	27.4%
1990–1999	1.7%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	38.0%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	67.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	9.4%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	64.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.6%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	37.6%
Female householder, no spouse	11	9.4%
Households with children under 18	47	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	16.2%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.7%	16.2%
Married	45.5%	53.3%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	2.9%
Divorced	5.3%	27.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	26.7%
Elementary school	27	45.0%
High school	14	23.3%
College / grad school	3	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 56.8%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 6.5%

Construction 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.7%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	25.3%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	287	92.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	312	100.0%
Born in same state	312	100.0%
Born in different state	267	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	34.9%
Arab	14	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	3.5%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61321

What city is ZIP code 61321 in?

ZIP code 61321 is primarily assigned to Dana, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61321 in?

ZIP code 61321 falls within La Salle County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61321?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61321 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61321 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61321?

The median home value in ZIP code 61321 is $92,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61321?

ZIP code 61321 has an estimated population of 312 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61321 in?

ZIP code 61321 observes the CST timezone.