| City: | La Rose, Illinois |
| Names to Avoid: | Bell Plain |
| County: | Marshall County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:46 AM |
| Population: | 94 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9807, -89.2449 |
| Land Area: | 0.164 sq mi |
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La Rose sits in Marshall County, Illinois, just south of the center of the state. With 94 residents spread across 0.19 square miles, this is one of Illinois's smallest incorporated communities. The post office has been here since before 2004, and it's classified as PO Box only.
Despite the PO Box classification, mail doesn't arrive exclusively through post office boxes. Two rural carrier routes serve the community, delivering to homes along streets like S Main St, W Walnut St, and Chestnut St. The post office maintains 50 PO Boxes for 49 households, meaning nearly every home has one. That's a 1.02 adoption rate, which indicates the boxes also serve a few residents from the surrounding area.
The community goes by La Rose officially, but it used to be known as Bell Plain. That name isn't valid for mailing anymore, but USPS still recognizes it as a historical reference. The median age here is 49 years, and 80% of the housing (39 of 49 homes) is owner-occupied. About three-quarters of the homes were built before 1939, giving La Rose its historic small-town character.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone by USPS. That means there's no alternative mail delivery for this territory. Rural routes handle daily delivery, but the PO Box system backs it up for those who want or need it. With only 5 business establishments and 10 employees, La Rose functions primarily as a residential community.
Street names follow traditional small-town patterns with tree species (Walnut, Chestnut, Locust) and presidential names (Washington, Adams).
ZIP Code 61541 has 94 residents and 49 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 49.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 94Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 97Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 573.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $41,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 49Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $72,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 105 | 117 | 128 | 129 | 110 | 109 | 94 | 91 | 76 | 107 | 95 | 99 | 106 | 97 |
| Decennial Census | 136 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 94 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 50.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 88 | 93.62% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.19% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.06% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 51 | 54.26% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 43 | 45.74% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 94 | 100% | 49.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 97 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $41,875, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $18,958 (31.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $35,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,625). By gender, male median income is $88,125 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $88,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 21.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (29.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,833 | $54,375 | $46,591 | $43,125 | $32,188 | $31,094 | $31,500 | $30,250 | $28,125 | $30,625 | $46,875 | $48,393 | $51,719 | $41,875 |
| Median Family Income | $63,125 | $60,833 | $47,222 | $46,429 | $31,875 | $33,750 | $34,375 | $48,125 | $58,750 | $44,583 | $44,792 | $49,750 | $60,625 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $51,875 | $41,875 | $33,750 | $26,875 | $26,875 | $23,250 | $25,000 | $23,750 | $18,500 | $19,583 | $50,000 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $35,625 |
| Median Male Income | $42,500 | $42,500 | $36,250 | $31,719 | $32,000 | $31,750 | $31,528 | $33,750 | $52,500 | $51,667 | $53,750 | $56,250 | $59,375 | $88,125 |
| Median Female Income | $34,375 | $29,250 | $29,500 | $28,750 | $25,000 | $0 | $46,667 | $0 | $0 | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 55 | 59.78% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 16.30% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 22 | 23.91% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 25.45% |
| Service: | 2 | 3.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 21.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 29.09% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 20.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 55 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $72,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $4,100 (5.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,400. The median gross rent is $1,014, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,014. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.92% (50.00% with a mortgage, 50.00% free-and-clear) and renters 32.08% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,800 | $66,000 | $67,000 | $59,100 | $57,100 | $61,300 | $63,600 | $66,300 | $67,500 | $81,900 | $70,000 | $72,500 | $72,200 | $72,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 47.06% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 52.94% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $906 | $1,057 | $1,052 | $1,014 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 33.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 33.96% |
| Renter Occupied: | 17 | 32.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 53 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 53 | 81.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 18.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 56 | 86.15% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 13.85% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 82.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (66.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 17.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 30 | 39.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 34.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 6.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 2.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 63 | 82.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 2.63% |
| Private Insurance: | 64 | 60.95% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 30.48% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 8.57% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 96 | 91.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 11.8% | 13.0% | 21.4% | 15.4% | 18.5% | 9.5% | 25.0% | 8.7% | 13.0% | 13.0% | 15.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1 | 33.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 66.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 61541 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $310,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 85Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $80,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $310,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61541 is located in Marshall County, Illinois, within the Peoria, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37900) and Illinois's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 379,186 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 61541. It covers 0.164 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Peoria, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 379,186Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.164 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7917.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1742171Source: Census |
| Place Name: | La Rose village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61541 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.