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La Salle County
Earlville, IL
60518
60518 ZIP Code — Earlville, IL
La Salle County, Illinois
ZIP code 60518 is located in
Earlville ,
Illinois ,
within La Salle County .
It covers approximately 132.64 square miles and serves a population of
3,514 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 815 .
About ZIP code 60518
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 $148,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $69,309. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 60518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,514
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
132.64 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
41.6006
Longitude
-88.9386
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
815
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
42.9%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
33.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
15.7%
20.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.4%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$69,309
Median household income
$148,700
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 699 19.9% 18 and over 2,815 80.1% 65 and over 602 17.1% Median age 43.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.8%
Group Count % White 2,970 76.6% Hispanic or Latino 362 9.3% Other race 258 6.7% Two or more races 161 4.2% Black or African American 107 2.8% Asian 17 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
42.9%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
33.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
15.7%
20.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.4%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.7% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 12.2% $25k–$35k 4.8% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 19.8% $75k–$100k 20.5% $100k–$150k 15.6% $150k–$200k 6.3% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $69,309
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $148,700 Median rent / month $960 Owner occupied 67.9% Renter occupied 32.1% Vacant 6.0% Single-family detached 78.4% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 10.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.0% 2000–2009 8.6% 1990–1999 17.5% 1980–1989 4.1% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 9.5% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 37.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 20.3% 3 bedrooms 53.7% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.4% 1 vehicle 33.4% 2 vehicles 34.9% 3 or more 28.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.1% Electricity 8.5% Propane / LP gas 28.0% Fuel oil 1.6% Wood 1.3% Solar 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 715 47.3% Cohabiting couple 109 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 306 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 382 25.3% Households with children under 18 342 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 439 29.0% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.3% 25.1% Married 48.6% 52.7% Separated 1.5% 3.9% Widowed 1.1% 10.3% Divorced 13.5% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.9% Bachelor's or higher 15.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 3.5% Kindergarten 26 4.5% Elementary school 262 45.8% High school 197 34.4% College / grad school 67 11.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Professional & management
5.0%
Public administration
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.0% Service 16.0% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 26.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 17.0% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.3% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.6% Work from home 3.5% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 37.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
37.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.1% Retirement income 25.8% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 13.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 31.5% High cholesterol 31.1% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 25.3% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 23.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 17.8% Fair or poor health 13.6% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 64.7% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 287 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 17.2% Under 18 2.3% 18–64 years 16.4% 65 and over 37.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.7% Public insurance 42.6% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 6.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,301 93.9% Spanish 88 2.7% Other Indo-European 84 2.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,374 96.0% Born in same state 3,374 96.0% Born in different state 2,951 84.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 140 4.0% Not a US citizen 54 38.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 603 17.2% Polish 334 9.5% French 257 7.3% Arab 150 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Irish 79 2.2% Dutch 45 1.3% Norwegian 33 0.9% English 13 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60518
What city is ZIP code 60518 in?
ZIP code 60518 is primarily assigned to Earlville, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60518 in?
ZIP code 60518 falls within La Salle County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60518?
17% of residents in ZIP code 60518 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60518?
The median home value in ZIP code 60518 is $148,700.
Does ZIP code 60518 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 60518 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 60518?
ZIP code 60518 has an estimated population of 3,514 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 60518 in?
ZIP code 60518 observes the CST timezone.
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