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Iroquois, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60945

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

153
112/sq mi
$52,188
Median income
$92,400
Median home value
5.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Iroquois pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60945 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iroquois, Iroquois County, Illinois, home to just 153 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60945 reports a modest median household income of $52,188 (35% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,070. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.8%. The typical home here is valued at $92,400 (52% below the state average); renters pay a median of $738 monthly, and 84.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Iroquois County, letting you compare 60945 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 60945, Iroquois, 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

153

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60945?

50.4

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,188

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$27,070

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 60945 ranks nationally

Iroquois, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,188 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%

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

What does housing look like?

104

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$92,400

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$738

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 60945, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,035,000.

6

Businesses

35

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 60945 vs 60931 →

ZIP 60945 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 60945 ranks #8 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 60945 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 60945 ranks #6 of 8 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
60931 Donovan, IL 615 4.3 mi
60966 Sheldon, IL 1,526 5.3 mi
60912 Beaverville, IL 599 9.8 mi
47951 Kentland, IN 2,252 7.9 mi
60974 Woodland, IL 283 10.9 mi
47942 Earl Park, IN 660 12.2 mi
47963 Morocco, IN 1,949 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iroquois County

60970 standard
Watseka, IL
Pop: 7,190
60953 standard
Milford, IL
Pop: 2,469
60927 standard
Clifton, IL
Pop: 2,404
60938 standard
Gilman, IL
Pop: 2,131
60955 standard
Onarga, IL
Pop: 1,901
60924 standard
Cissna Park, IL
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Iroquois County Iroquois, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60945 in? ▼
ZIP code 60945 (Iroquois) 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 60945? ▼
ZIP code 60945 in Iroquois, IL has a population of 153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60945? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60945 is $52,188, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60945? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60945 is $92,400, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60945? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60945 is White at 84.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60945? ▼
ZIP code 60945 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60945? ▼
In ZIP code 60945, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% 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 60945? ▼
In ZIP code 60945, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60945? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60945 is 20.8% 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.