60549 ZIP Code — Serena, IL

La Salle County, Illinois

ZIP code 60549 is located in Serena, Illinois, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 23.76 square miles and serves a population of 691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60549

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,063. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing 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 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60549 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

691

population

23.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Serena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60551 Sheridan (2.5 mi) 60531 Leland (8.6 mi) 61341 Marseilles (9.6 mi) 61350 Ottawa (10.7 mi) 60548 Sandwich (11.1 mi) 60541 Newark (11.9 mi) 61360 Seneca (12.3 mi) 60552 Somonauk (12.3 mi) 60518 Earlville (12.8 mi) 61373 Utica (15.5 mi) 60545 Plano (16.2 mi) 60560 Yorkville (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	691
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	23.76 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	41.4917
Longitude	-88.7374
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	9.1%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	56.4%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

691

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$114,063

Median household income

$28,774

Per capita income

$287,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	174	25.2%
18 and over	517	74.8%
65 and over	73	10.6%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%

Two or more races 15.2%

Group	Count	%
White	586	84.8%
Two or more races	105	15.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.1%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	56.4%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 45.4%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	45.4%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$114,063

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	57.3%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	38.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	9.2%
3 or more	78.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Propane / LP gas	48.6%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	88.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	2.7%
Households with children under 18	43	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	25.4%
Average household size	3.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	21.5%
Married	56.0%	68.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.3%
Divorced	3.7%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 30.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	6.8%
Elementary school	65	23.4%
High school	65	23.4%
College / grad school	129	46.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Public administration 8.5%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	29.9%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	6.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	680	98.4%
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)	691	100.0%
Born in same state	691	100.0%
Born in different state	584	84.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	178	25.8%
Polish	51	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60549

What city is ZIP code 60549 in?

ZIP code 60549 is primarily assigned to Serena, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60549 in?

ZIP code 60549 falls within La Salle County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60549 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 60549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60549?

16% of residents in ZIP code 60549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60549?

The median household income in ZIP code 60549 is $114,063, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60549?

ZIP code 60549 has an estimated population of 691 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60549 in?

ZIP code 60549 observes the CST timezone.