PlainZIP

Clifton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60927

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

2,404
13/sq mi
$102,143
Median income
$213,700
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clifton pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60927 covers 190.8 square miles in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,404 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60927 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,143 (28% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,191. Poverty here runs at 9.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.1%. Housing costs here run $213,700 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $844 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iroquois County, so you can benchmark 60927 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60927

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clifton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60927.

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 60927, Clifton, 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

2,404

Population

190.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60927?

37.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$102,143

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$42,191

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60927 ranks nationally

Clifton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,143 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

879

Total Housing Units

852

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$213,700

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$844

Median Rent

1961

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60927 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 131
2021 +4.6% 138
2022 +7.6% 148
2023 +10.9% 164
2024 +14.3% 188

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 43 business establishments in ZIP 60927, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,381,000.

43

Businesses

283

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 20.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 9.3%
Wholesale trade 3 7.0%
Retail trade 3 7.0%
Finance and insurance 3 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.0%

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 60927 vs 60911 →

ZIP 60927 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 60927 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 60927 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 60927 ranks the highest of 5 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
60911 Ashkum, IL 1,372 4.3 mi
60922 Chebanse, IL 2,459 5.2 mi
60930 Danforth, IL 918 7.8 mi
60941 Herscher, IL 2,039 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iroquois County

60970 standard
Watseka, IL
Pop: 7,190
60953 standard
Milford, IL
Pop: 2,469
60938 standard
Gilman, IL
Pop: 2,131
60955 standard
Onarga, IL
Pop: 1,901
60924 standard
Cissna Park, IL
Pop: 1,635
60948 standard
Loda, IL
Pop: 1,533

Related Areas

Iroquois County Clifton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60927 in? ▼
ZIP code 60927 (Clifton) 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 60927? ▼
ZIP code 60927 in Clifton, IL has a population of 2,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60927 is $102,143, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60927 is $213,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60927 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60927? ▼
ZIP code 60927 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60927? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60927 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60927? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60927 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 60927? ▼
In ZIP code 60927, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 60927? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60927 is 33.2 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 60927? ▼
In ZIP code 60927, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60927 is 9.2% 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.