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 Moderate-density area
- $86,786
- Median income Above-median income area
- $301,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60551 (Sheridan, IL) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.2 in 2023 to 174.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,665. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,600 (57% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,021.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in LaSalle County, so 60551 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 60551?
42.3
Median Age
66.6%
Male
33.4%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,665
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
41.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60551 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Sheridan, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,786 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,574housing units
1,574
Total Housing Units
1,546
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,600
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60551 vs 60549 →
ZIP 60551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60548
Sandwich (60548)
12,218 residents
- 60551
Sheridan (60551)
5,062 residents
- 60552 4,448
Somonauk (60552)
4,448 residents
- 60531 1,902
Leland (60531)
1,902 residents
- 60537 665
Millington (60537)
665 residents
- 60549 643
Serena (60549)
643 residents
- 60557 155
Wedron (60557)
155 residents
- 60536 126
Millbrook (60536)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60551 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60536
Millbrook (60536)
$115,625 median income
- 60552
Somonauk (60552)
$113,411 median income
- 60549
Serena (60549)
$108,417 median income
- 60551
Sheridan (60551)
$86,786 median income
- 60548
Sandwich (60548)
$82,957 median income
- 60537
Millington (60537)
$81,825 median income
- 60531
Leland (60531)
$79,808 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60551, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,062 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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