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 Low-density area
- $59,135
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,533. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,700 (44% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iroquois County, so 60953 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 60953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milford, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60953.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60953?
44.1
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$59,135
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$35,533
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60953 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Milford, 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)
$59,135 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
999housing units
999
Total Housing Units
925
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,700
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60953
Milford (60953)
2,469 residents
- 60966
Sheldon (60966)
1,526 residents
- 60973 385
Wellington (60973)
385 residents
- 60974 283
Woodland (60974)
283 residents
- 60926 67
Claytonville (60926)
67 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60953 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60973
Wellington (60973)
$85,250 median income
- 60953
Milford (60953)
$59,135 median income
- 60974
Woodland (60974)
$51,932 median income
- 60966
Sheldon (60966)
$46,944 median income
- 60926
Claytonville (60926)
$45,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60953, 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 (2,469 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 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.
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