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Sheridan, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60551

LaSalle County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,062
34/sq mi
$86,786
Median income
$301,600
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sheridan pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheridan, LaSalle County, Illinois, home to 5,062 residents across 149.3 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60551 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,786 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,665. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Median home value sits at $301,600 (57% above the state average), median rent at $1,021 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 41 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60551, plus 6 more within LaSalle County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheridan, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60551.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60551, Sheridan, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,062

Population

149.3

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60551?

42.3

Median Age

66.6%

Male

33.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 21.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,786

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$34,665

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

41.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60551 ranks nationally

Sheridan, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,786 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,574

Total Housing Units

1,546

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$301,600

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$1,021

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60551 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 125
2021 +9.0% 137
2022 +10.1% 151
2023 +4.4% 157
2024 +10.9% 174

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 60551, employing approximately 381 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,559,000.

58

Businesses

381

Employees

$19.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 20.7%
Retail trade 8 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.3%
Wholesale trade 5 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.9%
Manufacturing 3 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60551 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60551 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60549 Serena, IL 643 3.8 mi
60537 Millington, IL 665 5.0 mi
60552 Somonauk, IL 4,448 9.3 mi
60557 Wedron, IL 155 6.9 mi
60548 Sandwich, IL 12,218 8.8 mi
60531 Leland, IL 1,902 8.2 mi
60536 Millbrook, IL 126 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaSalle County

61350 standard
Ottawa, IL
Pop: 24,246
61364 standard
Streator, IL
Pop: 20,133
61354 standard
Peru, IL
Pop: 10,870
61301 standard
La Salle, IL
Pop: 10,588
61342 standard
Mendota, IL
Pop: 9,216
61341 standard
Marseilles, IL
Pop: 8,234

Related Areas

LaSalle County Sheridan, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60551 in? ▼
ZIP code 60551 (Sheridan) is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. LaSalle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lasalle-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60551? ▼
ZIP code 60551 in Sheridan, IL has a population of 5,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60551? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60551 is $86,786, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60551? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60551 is $301,600, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60551? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60551 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60551? ▼
ZIP code 60551 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60551? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60551 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60551? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60551 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60551? ▼
In ZIP code 60551, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60551? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60551 is 41.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60551? ▼
In ZIP code 60551, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60551? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60551 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.