PlainZIP

Sheldon, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60966

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

1,526
10/sq mi
$46,944
Median income
$85,200
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60966 covers 155.7 square miles in Sheldon, Iroquois County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,526 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60966 reports a modest median household income of $46,944 (41% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,419. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.9%. Housing costs here run $85,200 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $739 a month; 70.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60966, plus 6 more within Iroquois County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60966, Sheldon, 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

1,526

Population

155.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60966?

44.5

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$46,944

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$34,419

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 60966 ranks nationally

Sheldon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,944 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

724

Total Housing Units

636

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$85,200

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$739

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 15 business establishments in ZIP 60966, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,275,000.

15

Businesses

89

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 3 20.0%

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 60966 vs 60945 →

ZIP 60966 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 60966 ranks #3 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 60966 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 60966 ranks #6 of 6 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
60945 Iroquois, IL 153 5.3 mi
60931 Donovan, IL 615 9.6 mi
47951 Kentland, IN 2,252 7.9 mi
47942 Earl Park, IN 660 8.5 mi
60953 Milford, IL 2,469 10.0 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 Sheldon, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60966 in? ▼
ZIP code 60966 (Sheldon) 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 60966? ▼
ZIP code 60966 in Sheldon, IL has a population of 1,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60966 is $46,944, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60966 is $85,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60966 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60966? ▼
ZIP code 60966 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60966? ▼
In ZIP code 60966, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 60966? ▼
In ZIP code 60966, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60966 is 18.2% 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.