ZIP Code 60911

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Ashkum · Iroquois County · Illinois

Population
1,372

8/sq mi

Median income
$89,792

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,700

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.2%

Median age 36.6

Land area
165.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 60911 in Ashkum, Illinois has a population of 1,372. The median household income is $89,792, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $158,700, 43% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60911 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.3 square miles in Ashkum, Iroquois County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,372 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60911 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60911 sits at $89,792 (12% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,813. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $158,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $798 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60911 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iroquois County, so you can benchmark 60911 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,372

Population

165.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60911 vs 60930 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Ashkum, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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