ZIP Code 60955

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Onarga · Iroquois County · Illinois

Population
1,901

8/sq mi

Median income
$79,034

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$108,700

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.9%

Median age 39.4

Land area
226.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60955 in Onarga, Illinois has a population of 1,901. The median household income is $79,034, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $108,700, 61% below the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.3 square miles in Onarga, Iroquois County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,901 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 60955 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60955 sits at $79,034 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,419. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $108,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iroquois County, so you can benchmark 60955 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 60955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60955.

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 60955, Onarga, 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

1,901

Population

226.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60955?

39.4

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

25.1%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%

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?

$79,034

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$31,419

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

779

Total Housing Units

699

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$108,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 60955, employing approximately 395 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,911,000.

34

Businesses

395

Employees

$17.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.7%
Finance and insurance 4 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.8%

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 60955 vs 60938 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60938 Gilman, IL 2,131 5.3 mi
60918 Buckley, IL 898 7.5 mi
60930 Danforth, IL 918 9.3 mi
60968 Thawville, IL 433 7.7 mi
60928 Crescent City, IL 709 7.3 mi
60924 Cissna Park, IL 1,635 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60955 in?
ZIP code 60955 (Onarga) 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 60955?
ZIP code 60955 in Onarga, IL has a population of 1,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60955?
The median household income in ZIP 60955 is $79,034, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60955?
The median home value in ZIP 60955 is $108,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60955 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60955?
ZIP code 60955 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60955 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60955?
In ZIP code 60955, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 60955?
In ZIP code 60955, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60955 is 7.9% 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 Onarga, IL

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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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