ZIP Code 60938

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Gilman · Iroquois County · Illinois

Population
2,131

16/sq mi

Median income
$73,244

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$136,000

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 44.7

Land area
132.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 60938 in Gilman, Illinois has a population of 2,131. The median household income is $73,244, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $136,000, 51% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.4 square miles in Gilman, Iroquois County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,131 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 60938 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60938 sits at $73,244 (9% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,981. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $136,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $733 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iroquois County, so you can benchmark 60938 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 60938

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60938.

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 60938, Gilman, 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

2,131

Population

132.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60938?

44.7

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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?

$73,244

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$35,981

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

957

Total Housing Units

825

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$136,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$733

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 60938, employing approximately 856 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,843,000.

65

Businesses

856

Employees

$59.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 10 15.4%
Construction 8 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.8%
Wholesale trade 5 7.7%
Finance and insurance 5 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
60930 Danforth, IL 918 4.0 mi
60955 Onarga, IL 1,901 5.3 mi
60911 Ashkum, IL 1,372 7.3 mi
60928 Crescent City, IL 709 7.6 mi
60968 Thawville, IL 433 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60938 in?
ZIP code 60938 (Gilman) 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 60938?
ZIP code 60938 in Gilman, IL has a population of 2,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60938?
The median household income in ZIP 60938 is $73,244, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60938?
The median home value in ZIP 60938 is $136,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60938 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60938?
ZIP code 60938 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60938?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60938 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (10), Construction (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60938?
In ZIP code 60938, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 60938?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60938 is 24.5 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 60938?
In ZIP code 60938, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60938 is 5.9% 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 Gilman, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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