60938 ZIP Code — Gilman, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60938 is located in Gilman, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 51.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60938

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 $115,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,034. 39% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,718

population

51.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60930 Danforth (3.5 mi) 60955 Onarga (4.9 mi) 60911 Ashkum (6.3 mi) 60928 Crescent City (7.4 mi) 60968 Thawville (8.4 mi) 60959 Piper City (9.9 mi) 60927 Clifton (11.7 mi) 60918 Buckley (12.1 mi) 60962 Roberts (13.4 mi) 60946 Kempton (13.7 mi) 60970 Watseka (13.7 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,718
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	51.15 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.7751
Longitude	-87.9937
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	42.1%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,718

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$66,034

Median household income

$32,858

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

746

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

35–44

124

45–54

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	19.6%
18 and over	1,382	80.4%
65 and over	440	25.6%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

Other race 10.1%

Two or more races 4.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,410	71.2%
Hispanic or Latino	261	13.2%
Other race	199	10.1%
Two or more races	91	4.6%
Black or African American	12	0.6%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$66,034

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.7%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	130	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	217	30.2%
Households with children under 18	189	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	37.7%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	18.7%
Married	55.5%	49.9%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	6.4%	12.2%
Divorced	7.3%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.5%
Kindergarten	8	2.6%
Elementary school	132	42.4%
High school	113	36.3%
College / grad school	47	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 22.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,616	94.1%
Spanish	123	7.6%
Other Indo-European	120	7.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,570	91.4%
Born in same state	1,562	90.9%
Born in different state	1,423	82.8%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	148	8.6%
Not a US citizen	61	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	209	12.2%
French	116	6.8%
English	45	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	1.9%
Polish	8	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60938

What city is ZIP code 60938 in?

ZIP code 60938 is primarily assigned to Gilman, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60938 in?

ZIP code 60938 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60938 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 60938 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 60938 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 60938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60938 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 60938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60938?

The median home value in ZIP code 60938 is $115,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 60938 in?

ZIP code 60938 observes the CST timezone.