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ZIP 61301

Part of La Salle, IL
Pop. 10,398·La Salle County·209th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,160/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
-$805
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ZIP 61301 · $1,160
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$13,920/yr
At $1,160/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLa Salle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61301 (La Salle, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,398
Median income
$60,328
Median age
41.7
Renters
32%
Age distribution
18.9%
25.1%
22.1%
13.6%
20.2%
Under 1818.9%
18–3425.1%
35–5422.1%
55–6413.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
80.7%
16.9%
White80.7%
Black3.8%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
37.7%
35.3%
18.3%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
68%
32%
Owner68%
Renter32%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61301 in La Salle, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,623 → $60,328
up 14.6%
Population
10,295 → 10,398
up 1.0%
Renter share
34.5% → 32%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 18.3%
+1.8 pts
Median age
40.4 → 41.7
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 61301 in La Salle, IL now reports about $60,328, up from $52,623 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,295 to 10,398 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 32% of households rent today, against 34.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 61301 covers La Salle, IL. The median rent here is $1,160/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($60,328/yr), ZIP 61301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61301?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61301 (La Salle, IL) is $1,160. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61301's median rent of $1,160/mo is $805 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61301 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #209 out of 250 ZIPs at $1,160/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,160/mo in ZIP 61301. The local median household income is $60,328/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61301?

Rent in ZIP 61301 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61301 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,160/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($60,328/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32% of ZIP 61301 households are renters, while 68% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61301 compare to the rest of La Salle?

ZIP 61301 is pricier than La Salle as a whole. At $1,160/mo, it's $85 above the La Salle citywide median of $1,075/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61301 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,160/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 61301's median household income ($60,328/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61301 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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