| ZIP Code | 60955 |
|---|---|
| City | Onarga |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Iroquois County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 663 ft |
| Latitude | 40.708464 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.982949 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 50% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (8.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 431 (41.6%) |
| Some College | 76 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 134 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 150 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 159 (15.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,188 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,300 ▼ 62% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $748/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 759 |
| Vacant Units | 82 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 759 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 82 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 60955 is located in Onarga, Illinois, within Iroquois County. With a population of 1,981, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 60955 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,188 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60955 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $105,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $748 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 60955 is majority Hispanic (50.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60955 stands at 7.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 60955 in Onarga, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,981 residents, a median household income of $72,188, and a median home value of $105,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.