| ZIP Code | 60911 |
|---|---|
| City | Ashkum |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Iroquois County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 668 ft |
| Latitude | 40.880243 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.976584 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 232 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 146 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 125 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 89 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 163 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,500 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,900 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $833/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 543 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 543 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 60911 is located in Ashkum, Illinois, within Iroquois County. With a population of 1,215, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 60911 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60911 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $833 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 60911 is primarily White (93.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60911 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 60911 in Ashkum, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,215 residents, a median household income of $87,500, and a median home value of $151,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.