60945 ZIP Code — Iroquois, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60945 is located in Iroquois, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 2.34 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60945

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 $93,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) 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 60945 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.

242

population

2.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60945 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60945

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City	Status
Iroquois	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	103 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	2.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8241
Longitude	-87.5908
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	41.1%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

103

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$26,927

Per capita income

$93,700

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

8.5%

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

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	28.5%
18 and over	173	71.5%
65 and over	46	19.0%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Two or more races 19.8%

Black or African American 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	179	73.7%
Two or more races	48	19.8%
Black or African American	15	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 18.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	18.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,700
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	50.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	49.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	92.5%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	20	21.5%
Male householder, no spouse	19	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	20	21.5%
Households with children under 18	30	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	34.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.3%	52.0%
Married	43.2%	36.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	5.0%
Divorced	9.1%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 58.8%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	17.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	47.3%
High school	20	27.0%
College / grad school	6	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.5%

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Retail trade 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	35.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.3%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	41.9%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	17.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	231	95.5%
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)	241	99.6%
Born in same state	241	99.6%
Born in different state	193	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	32.2%
Arab	17	7%
French	9	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	2.1%
English	5	2.1%
Dutch	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60945

What city is ZIP code 60945 in?

ZIP code 60945 is primarily assigned to Iroquois, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60945 in?

ZIP code 60945 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60945?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 60945 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 60945 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 60945 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 60945 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60945?

18% of residents in ZIP code 60945 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 60945 in?

ZIP code 60945 observes the CST timezone.