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Ashkum, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60911

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

1,372
8/sq mi
$89,792
Median income
$158,700
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60911 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashkum, Iroquois County, Illinois, home to just 1,372 residents across 165.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60911 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,792 (12% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,813. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $158,700 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $798 a month; 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60911, plus 6 more within Iroquois 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 60911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashkum, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60911.

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 60911, Ashkum, 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

1,372

Population

165.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60911?

36.6

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$89,792

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$42,813

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60911 ranks nationally

Ashkum, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,792 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

565

Total Housing Units

521

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$158,700

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$798

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 60911, employing approximately 190 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,071,000.

29

Businesses

190

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.7%
Wholesale trade 6 20.7%
Retail trade 3 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.3%

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 60911 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 60911 ranks #4 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 60911 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 60911 ranks #2 of 6 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
60930 Danforth, IL 918 3.5 mi
60927 Clifton, IL 2,404 4.3 mi
60938 Gilman, IL 2,131 7.3 mi
60922 Chebanse, IL 2,459 9.3 mi
60928 Crescent City, IL 709 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iroquois County

60970 standard
Watseka, IL
Pop: 7,190
60953 standard
Milford, IL
Pop: 2,469
60927 standard
Clifton, IL
Pop: 2,404
60938 standard
Gilman, IL
Pop: 2,131
60955 standard
Onarga, IL
Pop: 1,901
60924 standard
Cissna Park, IL
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Iroquois County Ashkum, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60911 in? ▼
ZIP code 60911 (Ashkum) is located in Iroquois County, Illinois. Iroquois County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iroquois-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60911? ▼
ZIP code 60911 in Ashkum, IL has a population of 1,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60911? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60911 is $89,792, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60911? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60911 is $158,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60911? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60911 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60911? ▼
ZIP code 60911 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60911? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60911 are: Construction (6), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60911? ▼
In ZIP code 60911, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 60911? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60911 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60911? ▼
In ZIP code 60911, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60911? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60911 is 3.7% 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.