60930 ZIP Code — Danforth, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60930 is located in Danforth, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 44.11 square miles and serves a population of 768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60930

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 $131,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,417. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60930 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

768

population

44.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60930 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60930

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60930. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danforth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60911 Ashkum (3.2 mi) 60938 Gilman (3.5 mi) 60927 Clifton (8.4 mi) 60955 Onarga (8.4 mi) 60928 Crescent City (9.1 mi) 60959 Piper City (9.7 mi) 60946 Kempton (11.1 mi) 60968 Thawville (11.3 mi) 60922 Chebanse (13.4 mi) 60970 Watseka (14.6 mi) 60951 Martinton (14.9 mi) 60918 Buckley (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	768
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	44.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8251
Longitude	-88.0060
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	50.3%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

768

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$50,417

Median household income

$25,228

Per capita income

$131,500

Median home value

$992

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

248

Housing units

17.8%

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	155	20.2%
18 and over	613	79.8%
65 and over	242	31.5%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	735	93.4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2.4%
Two or more races	17	2.2%
Other race	10	1.3%
Black or African American	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$50,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 32.5%

$150k–$200k 33.0%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,500
Median rent / month	$992
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Fuel oil	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	21	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	83	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	53	19.1%
Households with children under 18	87	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	44.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	24.3%
Married	38.9%	42.2%
Separated	4.5%	4.0%
Widowed	6.6%	22.5%
Divorced	10.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.7%
Kindergarten	20	12.2%
Elementary school	44	26.8%
High school	66	40.2%
College / grad school	28	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 19.5%

Construction 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	738	96.1%
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)	768	100.0%
Born in same state	768	100.0%
Born in different state	680	88.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	143	18.6%
French	72	9.4%
English	61	7.9%
Arab	43	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	2.1%
Polish	3	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60930

What city is ZIP code 60930 in?

ZIP code 60930 is primarily assigned to Danforth, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60930 in?

ZIP code 60930 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60930 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 60930 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60930?

20% of residents in ZIP code 60930 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60930 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 60930 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 60930 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 60930 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 60930 in?

ZIP code 60930 observes the CST timezone.