61370 ZIP Code — Tonica, IL

La Salle County, Illinois

ZIP code 61370 is located in Tonica, Illinois, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 44.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 61370

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 $148,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,875. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61370 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,168

population

44.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tonica	Acceptable
Tonica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61348 Oglesby (4.6 mi) 61334 Lostant (4.6 mi) 61335 Mc Nabb (9.2 mi) 61326 Granville (9.7 mi) 61354 Peru (10.1 mi) 61377 Wenona (10.7 mi) 61301 La Salle (12.1 mi) 61364 Streator (12.3 mi) 61336 Magnolia (12.3 mi) 61325 Grand Ridge (12.5 mi) 61362 Spring Valley (12.7 mi) 61327 Hennepin (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,168
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	44.60 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.2094
Longitude	-89.0504
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,168

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$81,875

Median household income

$37,944

Per capita income

$148,000

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

17.2%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	21.2%
18 and over	920	78.8%
65 and over	201	17.2%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,064	86.2%
Hispanic or Latino	67	5.4%
Other race	47	3.8%
Two or more races	33	2.7%
Black or African American	15	1.2%
Asian	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$81,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,000
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	32.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	252	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	42	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	107	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	86	17.7%
Households with children under 18	133	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	29.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	23.1%
Married	49.8%	58.2%
Separated	0.9%	2.0%
Widowed	1.3%	9.0%
Divorced	11.5%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.6%
Kindergarten	16	5.2%
Elementary school	107	35.1%
High school	106	34.8%
College / grad school	68	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.6%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 6.4%

Construction 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,137	97.3%
Spanish	12	1.1%
Other Indo-European	10	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,147	98.2%
Born in same state	1,140	97.6%
Born in different state	1,061	90.8%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.8%
Not a US citizen	12	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	148	12.7%
French	116	9.9%
Arab	26	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	6	0.5%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61370

What city is ZIP code 61370 in?

ZIP code 61370 is primarily assigned to Tonica, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61370 in?

ZIP code 61370 falls within La Salle County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61370 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61370 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61370?

The median home value in ZIP code 61370 is $148,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61370?

ZIP code 61370 has an estimated population of 1,168 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61370?

The median household income in ZIP code 61370 is $81,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61370 in?

ZIP code 61370 observes the CST timezone.