Tuscola, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61953
Douglas County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,216
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,214
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tuscola pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61953 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61953 (Tuscola, IL) rose +18.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.4 in 2023 to 210.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, home to 6,216 residents across 312.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,214 (2% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,038. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 0.8%. Median home value is $164,400 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $885; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 61953 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 61953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tuscola, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61953.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 61953, Tuscola, 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
6,216
Population
312.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61953?
38.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$78,214
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,038
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61953 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Tuscola, 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)
$78,214 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,914housing units
2,914
Total Housing Units
2,694
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$885
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+18.1%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61953 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 143 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 153 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 169 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 178 |
| 2024 | +18.1% | 211 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 184 business establishments in ZIP 61953, employing approximately 1,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,205,000.
184
Businesses
1,813
Employees
$89.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 21 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 2.2% |
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 61953 vs 61863 →
ZIP 61953 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61953
Tuscola (61953)
6,216 residents
- 61910
Arcola (61910)
4,463 residents
- 61956
Villa Grove (61956)
2,909 residents
- 61863 814
Pesotum (61863)
814 residents
- 61872 760
Sadorus (61872)
760 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61953 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61872
Sadorus (61872)
$117,821 median income
- 61910
Arcola (61910)
$88,538 median income
- 61953
Tuscola (61953)
$78,214 median income
- 61863
Pesotum (61863)
$78,125 median income
- 61956
Villa Grove (61956)
$75,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61953 ranks #3 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 61953, 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 (6,216 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 61953 in?
ZIP code 61953 (Tuscola) is located in Douglas County, Illinois. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61953?
ZIP code 61953 in Tuscola, IL has a population of 6,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61953?
The median household income in ZIP 61953 is $78,214, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61953?
The median home value in ZIP 61953 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61953 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61953?
ZIP code 61953 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61953?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61953 are: Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (23), Construction (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61953?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61953 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61953?
In ZIP code 61953, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 61953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61953 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61953?
In ZIP code 61953, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61953 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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