Peru
City in LaSalle County, Illinois
Peru is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, with 9,896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dalzell, 1.8 miles W.
- 9,896residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 27.0 km²
- 948 / sq mipopulation density
- 61354main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Peru
Peru is a city in LaSalle and Bureau counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,896 at the 2020 census, down from 10,295 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Peru and its twin city, LaSalle, make up the core of Illinois Valley.
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Living in Peru
- Median household income
- $74,808
- Median home value
- $154,300
- Median rent
- $921/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Peru had 9,896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 948 per sq mi (366 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | LaSalle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,896 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.44 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3569° N, 89.1389° W |
| ZIP codes | 61354, 61320 |
| Official website | peru.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1759234 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Dalzell1.8 mi W
- LaSalle2.6 mi SE
- Spring Valley3.3 mi SW
- Ladd4.3 mi NW
- Oglesby5.6 mi SE
- North Utica6.2 mi E
- Cherry6.3 mi NW
- Cedar Point6.4 mi S
- Seatonville7.1 mi W
- Standard7.3 mi S
- Granville7.9 mi SW
- Troy Grove8.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Peru, IL?
9,896 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, IL?
The main ZIP code is 61354. Other ZIP codes: 61320.
What is the elevation of Peru?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Dalzell (1.8 mi), LaSalle (2.6 mi), Spring Valley (3.3 mi), Ladd (4.3 mi), Oglesby (5.6 mi).
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