| ZIP Code | 61953 |
|---|---|
| City | Tuscola |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 656 ft |
| Latitude | 39.797652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.290629 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 88% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,233 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 372 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 679 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 782 (19.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 995 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,504 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,100 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,860 |
| Vacant Units | 125 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,860 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 125 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 61953 is located in Tuscola, Illinois, within Douglas County. With a population of 6,439, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 61953 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,504 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61953 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 61953 is primarily White (93.12%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61953 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61953 in Tuscola, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,439 residents, a median household income of $76,504, and a median home value of $165,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.