60531 ZIP Code — Leland, IL
La Salle County, Illinois
ZIP code 60531 is located in Leland, Illinois, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 61.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 60531
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 $215,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $75,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,269
population
61.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60531 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60531
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Leland | Acceptable |
| Leland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60552 Somonauk (5.4 mi)
60551 Sheridan (7.2 mi)
60548 Sandwich (7.2 mi)
60518 Earlville (8.4 mi)
60549 Serena (8.6 mi)
60556 Waterman (10.1 mi)
60550 Shabbona (12.5 mi)
61353 Paw Paw (12.6 mi)
60520 Hinckley (13 mi)
60545 Plano (13.5 mi)
60541 Newark (15 mi)
60530 Lee (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,269 |
| Population density | 37 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6128 |
| Longitude | -88.7773 |
| 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 | 39.5% | 42.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 20.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 3.4% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,269
Population
37
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$75,000
Median household income
$32,140
Per capita income
$215,200
Median home value
$1,477
Median monthly rent
71.2%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
648
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
55
Under 5
55
67
5–9
68
103
10–14
104
80
15–19
81
48
20–24
49
133
25–34
135
200
35–44
203
173
45–54
175
80
55–59
80
59
60–64
59
75
65–74
75
42
75–84
43
13
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 527 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,742 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 262 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,186 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 31 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 42.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 20.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 3.4% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
7.4%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $75,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,477 |
| Owner occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter occupied | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 95.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.5% |
| Electricity | 6.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 445 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 158 | 18.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 104 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 143 | 16.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 325 | 38.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 193 | 22.7% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 29.0% |
| Married | 51.7% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 26 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 284 | 46.4% |
| High school | 170 | 27.8% |
| College / grad school | 107 | 17.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
16.2%
Construction
13.3%
Education & healthcare
12.9%
Other services
11.6%
Retail trade
9.3%
Professional & management
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 40.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.1%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
20.6%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
67.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 96 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 24.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 13.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,159 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 26 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,219 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 2,205 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 1,966 | 86.6% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 50 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 333 | 14.7% |
| Polish | 148 | 6.5% |
| French | 137 | 6% |
| Arab | 123 | 5.4% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.2% |
| German | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60531
What city is ZIP code 60531 in?
ZIP code 60531 is primarily assigned to Leland, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60531 in?
ZIP code 60531 falls within La Salle County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60531?
21% of residents in ZIP code 60531 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 60531?
ZIP code 60531 has an estimated population of 2,269 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60531?
The median home value in ZIP code 60531 is $215,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60531?
The median household income in ZIP code 60531 is $75,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60531 in?
ZIP code 60531 observes the CST timezone.