Ransom
Village in LaSalle County, Illinois

Ransom is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, with 308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kinsman, 4.9 miles NE.
- 308residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 60470ZIP code
About Ransom
Ransom is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 308 at the 2020 census, down from 384 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is part of the subregion known as Streatorland.
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Living in Ransom
- Median household income
- $82,500
- Median home value
- $93,300
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Ransom had 308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ransom at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | LaSalle County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 308 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1586° N, 88.6542° W |
| ZIP code | 60470 |
| Official website | villageofransom.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1762757 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ransom
- Kinsman4.9 mi NE
- Verona8.7 mi NE
- Streator9.4 mi W
- Seneca10.3 mi N
- Grand Ridge10.6 mi NW
- Marseilles11.1 mi N
- Kangley11.4 mi W
- Cornell12.2 mi S
- Dwight12.7 mi E
- Odell12.8 mi SE
- Mazon13.3 mi NE
- Ottawa16.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ransom
What county is Ransom in?
Ransom is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Ransom, IL?
308 people lived in Ransom at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ransom, IL?
The ZIP code of Ransom is 60470.
What is the elevation of Ransom?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ransom?
Kinsman (4.9 mi), Verona (8.7 mi), Streator (9.4 mi), Seneca (10.3 mi), Grand Ridge (10.6 mi).
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