ZIP Code 61953
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Tuscola · Douglas County · Illinois
- Population
- 6,216
- Median income
- $78,214
- Median home value
- $164,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.6%
- Land area
- 312.4 sq mi
20/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Chicago
ZIP code 61953 in Tuscola, Illinois has a population of 6,216. The median household income is $78,214, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $164,400, 41% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 312.4 square miles in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois. The area is home to 6,216 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 61953 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61953 sits at $78,214 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,038. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $164,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $885 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 61953 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 61953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,038
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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