60918 ZIP Code — Buckley, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60918 is located in Buckley, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 50.82 square miles and serves a population of 622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60918

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 $93,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,750. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60918 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

622

population

50.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60968 Thawville (5.3 mi) 60948 Loda (5.9 mi) 60955 Onarga (7.4 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (7.7 mi) 60962 Roberts (8.3 mi) 60952 Melvin (11.6 mi) 60938 Gilman (12.1 mi) 60957 Paxton (12.9 mi) 60960 Rankin (14.2 mi) 60928 Crescent City (14.5 mi) 60959 Piper City (15 mi) 60930 Danforth (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	622
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	50.82 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.6015
Longitude	-88.0288
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

622

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$65,750

Median household income

$30,989

Per capita income

$93,500

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

284

Housing units

21.6%

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	135	21.7%
18 and over	487	78.3%
65 and over	131	21.1%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	601	95.7%
Two or more races	15	2.4%
Black or African American	6	1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$65,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,500
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	19.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	33.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.2%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	54	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	53	19.0%
Households with children under 18	78	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	35.8%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	15.5%
Married	61.8%	61.6%
Separated	3.3%	3.7%
Widowed	9.1%	9.8%
Divorced	8.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.9%
Kindergarten	8	6.2%
Elementary school	64	49.2%
High school	37	28.5%
College / grad school	12	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Other services 9.6%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Information 5.7%

Retail trade 5.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	36.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	599	96.3%
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)	622	100.0%
Born in same state	620	99.7%
Born in different state	511	82.2%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	10.1%
French	59	9.5%
Arab	51	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	3.1%
Polish	10	1.6%
German	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60918

What city is ZIP code 60918 in?

ZIP code 60918 is primarily assigned to Buckley, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60918 in?

ZIP code 60918 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60918 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 60918 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60918 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 60918 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60918?

The median home value in ZIP code 60918 is $93,500.

Does ZIP code 60918 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 60918 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 60918 in?

ZIP code 60918 observes the CST timezone.