| ZIP Code | 60553 |
|---|---|
| City | Steward |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 803 ft |
| Latitude | 41.826254 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.040056 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 102 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 57 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 89 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 42 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 147 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,938 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 78% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,200 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,536/mo ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 255 |
| Vacant Units | 18 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 255 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 18 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 60553 is located in Steward, Illinois, within Lee County. With a population of 681, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 60553 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,938 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60553 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,536 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 60553 is primarily White (92.66%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 78% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60553 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 60553 in Steward, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 681 residents, a median household income of $110,938, and a median home value of $173,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.