60921 ZIP Code — Chatsworth, IL

Livingston County, Illinois

ZIP code 60921 is located in Chatsworth, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 71.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60921

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 $102,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $62,692. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,523

population

71.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chatsworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61741 Forrest (5.9 mi) 60959 Piper City (7 mi) 61775 Strawn (7.8 mi) 60962 Roberts (8.6 mi) 60929 Cullom (10.5 mi) 61773 Sibley (11.7 mi) 60952 Melvin (12 mi) 61769 Saunemin (12 mi) 60968 Thawville (12.2 mi) 61739 Fairbury (12.5 mi) 60946 Kempton (13.6 mi) 61731 Cropsey (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,523
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	71.66 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.7283
Longitude	-88.2948
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	43.9%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,523

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$62,692

Median household income

$31,276

Per capita income

$102,800

Median home value

$677

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

606

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	372	24.4%
18 and over	1,151	75.6%
65 and over	234	15.4%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Two or more races 7.3%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,364	82.8%
Hispanic or Latino	124	7.5%
Two or more races	121	7.3%
Other race	29	1.8%
Black or African American	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$62,692

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 38.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,800
Median rent / month	$677
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.0%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	67	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	218	33.4%
Female householder, no spouse	110	16.9%
Households with children under 18	187	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	25.6%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	12.1%
Married	39.8%	56.3%
Separated	0.9%	4.0%
Widowed	4.1%	9.5%
Divorced	24.2%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.7%
Kindergarten	5	2.2%
Elementary school	141	61.0%
High school	48	20.8%
College / grad school	33	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.4%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Retail trade 13.1%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 4.9%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	35.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,368	89.8%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,518	99.7%
Born in same state	1,512	99.3%
Born in different state	1,342	88.1%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	439	28.8%
Arab	93	6.1%
French	48	3.2%
English	24	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60921

What city is ZIP code 60921 in?

ZIP code 60921 is primarily assigned to Chatsworth, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60921 in?

ZIP code 60921 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60921?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60921?

19% of residents in ZIP code 60921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60921 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 60921 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60921?

The median home value in ZIP code 60921 is $102,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 60921 in?

ZIP code 60921 observes the CST timezone.