61936 ZIP Code — La Place, IL

Piatt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61936 is located in La Place, Illinois, within Piatt County. It covers approximately 3.04 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61936

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,821.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

286

population

3.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Place	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	286
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	3.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8031
Longitude	-88.7271
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	4.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

286

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$89,821

Median household income

$36,975

Per capita income

$132,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

40.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	37.4%
18 and over	179	62.6%
65 and over	35	12.2%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	286	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	4.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 38.5%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	38.5%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$89,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 44.2%

$150k–$200k 26.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	53.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	38.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.4%
2 vehicles	55.2%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	11.5%
Households with children under 18	37	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	25.0%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	30.4%
Married	42.5%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.7%	9.8%
Divorced	16.7%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 25.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	60.5%
High school	19	16.7%
College / grad school	26	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.7%

Retail trade 16.2%

Construction 12.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	80.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	31.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.2%
Public insurance	16.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	267	93.4%
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)	286	100.0%
Born in same state	286	100.0%
Born in different state	271	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	8.4%
French	23	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61936

What city is ZIP code 61936 in?

ZIP code 61936 is primarily assigned to La Place, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61936 in?

ZIP code 61936 falls within Piatt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61936 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 61936 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61936 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61936?

The median home value in ZIP code 61936 is $132,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61936?

ZIP code 61936 has an estimated population of 286 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61936 in?

ZIP code 61936 observes the CST timezone.