61377 ZIP Code — Wenona, IL

Marshall County, Illinois

ZIP code 61377 is located in Wenona, Illinois, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 51.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61377

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 $111,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 61377 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,469

population

51.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61377 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61377

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61377. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wenona	Acceptable
Wenona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61358 Rutland (5.3 mi) 61321 Dana (5.6 mi) 61311 Ancona (7.1 mi) 61334 Lostant (7.6 mi) 61364 Streator (8.2 mi) 61333 Long Point (8.5 mi) 61369 Toluca (9.9 mi) 61370 Tonica (10.7 mi) 61319 Cornell (13 mi) 61375 Varna (13.2 mi) 61760 Minonk (13.5 mi) 61740 Flanagan (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,469
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	51.27 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.0591
Longitude	-88.9987
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,469

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$46,750

Median household income

$28,789

Per capita income

$111,600

Median home value

$699

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	247	16.8%
18 and over	1,222	83.2%
65 and over	356	24.2%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,381	91.5%
Two or more races	82	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	41	2.7%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$46,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,600
Median rent / month	$699
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	0.7%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.8%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	53	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	124	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	201	29.9%
Households with children under 18	148	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	39.6%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	35.2%
Married	54.7%	44.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.2%
Widowed	5.7%	7.0%
Divorced	9.4%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.3%
Kindergarten	6	2.6%
Elementary school	90	38.6%
High school	62	26.6%
College / grad school	65	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,374	93.5%
Spanish	20	1.5%
Other Indo-European	20	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,434	97.6%
Born in same state	1,429	97.3%
Born in different state	1,262	85.9%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.4%
Not a US citizen	11	31.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	281	19.1%
French	183	12.5%
Arab	38	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.4%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61377

What city is ZIP code 61377 in?

ZIP code 61377 is primarily assigned to Wenona, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61377 in?

ZIP code 61377 falls within Marshall County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61377 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 61377 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61377?

19% of residents in ZIP code 61377 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61377?

The median home value in ZIP code 61377 is $111,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61377?

The median household income in ZIP code 61377 is $46,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61377 in?

ZIP code 61377 observes the CST timezone.