ZIP Code 60973

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Wellington · Iroquois County · Illinois

Population
385

4/sq mi

Median income
$85,250

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$75,600

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.0%

Median age 28

Land area
89.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60973 in Wellington, Illinois has a population of 385. The median household income is $85,250, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $75,600, 73% below the US average. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60973 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.5 square miles in Wellington, Iroquois County, Illinois. The area is home to 385 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 60973 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60973 sits at $85,250 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,959. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 14.4%. On housing, the median home value is $75,600 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,098 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60973 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iroquois County, so you can benchmark 60973 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 →

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 60973, Wellington, 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

385

Population

89.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60973?

28.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$85,250

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$29,959

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

117

Total Housing Units

101

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$75,600

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,098

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 60973, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $292,000.

5

Businesses

12

Employees

$292K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 60.0%

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 60973 vs 60942 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60942 Hoopeston, IL 6,181 5.3 mi
60953 Milford, IL 2,469 6.2 mi
60926 Claytonville, IL 67 8.0 mi
60932 East Lynn, IL 78 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60973 in?
ZIP code 60973 (Wellington) 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 60973?
ZIP code 60973 in Wellington, IL has a population of 385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60973?
The median household income in ZIP 60973 is $85,250, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60973?
The median home value in ZIP 60973 is $75,600, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60973?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60973 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60973?
ZIP code 60973 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60973?
In ZIP code 60973, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 60973?
In ZIP code 60973, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60973?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60973 is 5.8% 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 Wellington, 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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