60911 ZIP Code — Ashkum, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60911 is located in Ashkum, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 62.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60911

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,375. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60911 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,206

population

62.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60911 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60911

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60911. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashkum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60930 Danforth (3.2 mi) 60927 Clifton (5.4 mi) 60938 Gilman (6.3 mi) 60928 Crescent City (9.6 mi) 60922 Chebanse (10.3 mi) 60955 Onarga (11.1 mi) 60946 Kempton (11.4 mi) 60959 Piper City (12.1 mi) 60951 Martinton (12.4 mi) 60941 Herscher (13.8 mi) 60970 Watseka (13.8 mi) 60968 Thawville (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,206
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	62.25 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.8650
Longitude	-87.9763
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,206

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$82,375

Median household income

$37,949

Per capita income

$151,700

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	22.3%
18 and over	937	77.7%
65 and over	208	17.2%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,129	90.4%
Two or more races	58	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	43	3.4%
Black or African American	19	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$82,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 31.5%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,700
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.2%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	52	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	73	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	77	15.8%
Households with children under 18	151	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	28.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	22.4%
Married	58.7%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	4.0%	9.7%
Divorced	5.0%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.4%
Kindergarten	9	4.1%
Elementary school	128	58.7%
High school	53	24.3%
College / grad school	25	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 13.5%

Other services 12.1%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Public administration 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,101	91.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,206	100.0%
Born in same state	1,206	100.0%
Born in different state	1,084	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	213	17.7%
French	108	9%
German	68	5.6%
Arab	27	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.9%
Polish	8	0.7%
Dutch	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60911

What city is ZIP code 60911 in?

ZIP code 60911 is primarily assigned to Ashkum, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60911 in?

ZIP code 60911 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60911?

The median home value in ZIP code 60911 is $151,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 60911?

ZIP code 60911 has an estimated population of 1,206 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60911?

The median household income in ZIP code 60911 is $82,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60911 in?

ZIP code 60911 observes the CST timezone.