Gilman, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60938
Iroquois County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,131
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,244
- Median income Near-median income area
- $136,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gilman pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60938 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60938 (Gilman, IL) rose +27.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 60938 covers 132.4 square miles in Gilman, Iroquois County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,131 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60938 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,244 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,981. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,000 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $733; owner occupancy is 83.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iroquois County, so 60938 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilman, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60938.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,131
Population
132.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60938?
44.7
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
7.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,981
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60938 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Gilman, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,244 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
957housing units
957
Total Housing Units
825
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60938 vs 60930 →
ZIP 60938 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60938
Gilman (60938)
2,131 residents
- 60955
Onarga (60955)
1,901 residents
- 60911
Ashkum (60911)
1,372 residents
- 60930
Danforth (60930)
918 residents
- 60928 709
Crescent City (60928)
709 residents
- 60968 433
Thawville (60968)
433 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60938 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60938 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60911
Ashkum (60911)
$89,792 median income
- 60955
Onarga (60955)
$79,034 median income
- 60938
Gilman (60938)
$73,244 median income
- 60930
Danforth (60930)
$58,125 median income
- 60928
Crescent City (60928)
$55,000 median income
- 60968
Thawville (60968)
$46,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60938 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60938, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,131 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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