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Milford, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60953

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

2,469
6/sq mi
$59,135
Median income
$106,700
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60953 covers 385.8 square miles in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,469 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60953 reports a modest median household income of $59,135 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,533. Poverty here runs at 15.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $106,700 for a typical home value (44% below the state average), with rent averaging $752 a month; 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Iroquois County, letting you compare 60953 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 60953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milford, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60953.

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 60953, Milford, 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

2,469

Population

385.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60953?

44.1

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$59,135

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$35,533

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60953 ranks nationally

Milford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,135 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

999

Total Housing Units

925

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$106,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$752

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 60953, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,352,000.

42

Businesses

267

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 21.4%
Wholesale trade 7 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.9%
Retail trade 4 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.1%

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 60953 vs 60973 →

ZIP 60953 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 60953 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60953 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 60953 ranks #2 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
60973 Wellington, IL 385 6.2 mi
60974 Woodland, IL 283 6.6 mi
60926 Claytonville, IL 67 7.5 mi
60966 Sheldon, IL 1,526 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iroquois County

60970 standard
Watseka, IL
Pop: 7,190
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
60948 standard
Loda, IL
Pop: 1,533

Related Areas

Iroquois County Milford, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60953 in? ▼
ZIP code 60953 (Milford) 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 60953? ▼
ZIP code 60953 in Milford, IL has a population of 2,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60953 is $59,135, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60953 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60953 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60953? ▼
ZIP code 60953 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60953? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60953 are: Construction (9), Wholesale trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60953? ▼
In ZIP code 60953, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 60953? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60953 is 27.0 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 60953? ▼
In ZIP code 60953, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60953 is 15.7% 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.