ZIP code 61342
Where is ZIP code 61342?
Mendota, Illinois
LaSalle County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61342 belongs to Mendota, Illinois in LaSalle County. 61342 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 8,543 people live in the 61342 area, where the median household income is $65,348. The closest ZIP codes are 61372 (Troy Grove, 5.4 mi south), 61371 (Triumph, 5.5 mi southeast) and 61367 (Sublette, 9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 61342 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mendota |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | LaSalle County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.5443, -89.1083 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 613 |
Population and income in 61342
| Population | 8,543 · higher than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 79 · higher than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $65,348 · lower than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,348 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $153,500 · higher than 50% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $794 a month |
| Housing units | 3,848 |
| Households | 3,487 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 108.16 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61342. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61342
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61372 | Troy Grove, IL | 5.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61371 | Triumph, IL | 5.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 61367 | Sublette, IL | 9 mi NW | Standard |
| 61312 | Arlington, IL | 9.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 61330 | La Moille, IL | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 61317 | Cherry, IL | 9.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 61318 | Compton, IL | 9.8 mi N | Standard |
| 60518 | Earlville, IL | 10.6 mi E | Standard |
| 61353 | Paw Paw, IL | 12.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 61329 | Ladd, IL | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 61374 | Van Orin, IL | 12.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 61378 | West Brooklyn, IL | 13.5 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61342 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61342
123 MAIN ST
MENDOTA IL 61342
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Meriden: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61342-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61342?
- 61342 is a Mendota, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61342 in?
- ZIP code 61342 is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61342 in?
- 61342 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61342?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61342 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61342?
- About 8,543 people live in ZIP code 61342, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61342?
- The median household income in 61342 is $65,348 a year, lower than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61342?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61342 are 61372 (Troy Grove, 5.4 miles), 61371 (Triumph, 5.5 miles), 61367 (Sublette, 9 miles) and 61312 (Arlington, 9.1 miles).