ZIP Code 60918

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Buckley · Iroquois County · Illinois

Population
898

7/sq mi

Median income
$73,500

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,300

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 44.3

Land area
132.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60918 in Buckley, Illinois has a population of 898. The median household income is $73,500, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $122,300, 56% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60918 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.1 square miles in Buckley, Iroquois County, Illinois. The area is home to 898 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 60918 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60918 sits at $73,500 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,628. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $122,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60918 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iroquois County, so you can benchmark 60918 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 →

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 60918, Buckley, 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

898

Population

132.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60918?

44.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$73,500

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$35,628

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

348

Total Housing Units

338

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$122,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 60918, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,094,000.

14

Businesses

51

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 4 28.6%

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 60918 vs 60948 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60948 Loda, IL 1,533 5.6 mi
60955 Onarga, IL 1,901 7.5 mi
60968 Thawville, IL 433 7.1 mi
60924 Cissna Park, IL 1,635 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60918 in?
ZIP code 60918 (Buckley) 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 60918?
ZIP code 60918 in Buckley, IL has a population of 898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60918?
The median household income in ZIP 60918 is $73,500, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60918?
The median home value in ZIP 60918 is $122,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60918?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60918 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60918?
ZIP code 60918 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60918?
In ZIP code 60918, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60918?
In ZIP code 60918, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60918?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60918 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buckley, 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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