| ZIP Code | 60948 |
|---|---|
| City | Loda |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Iroquois County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 748 ft |
| Latitude | 40.52356 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.07735 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 469 (39.1%) |
| Some College | 127 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 231 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 118 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 253 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,042 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $238,300 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,031/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 882 |
| Vacant Units | 135 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 882 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 135 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 60948 is located in Loda, Illinois, within Iroquois County. With a population of 1,838, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.4 years. Economically, 60948 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,042 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60948 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,031 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60948 is primarily White (96.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60948 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 60948 in Loda, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,838 residents, a median household income of $86,042, and a median home value of $238,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.