60530 ZIP Code — Lee, IL
Lee County, Illinois
ZIP code 60530 is located in Lee, Illinois, within Lee County. It covers approximately 27.92 square miles and serves a population of 901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 60530
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 $253,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,205. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
901
population
27.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60530 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60530
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60550 Shabbona (3.5 mi)
60553 Steward (4.1 mi)
61353 Paw Paw (7.1 mi)
61318 Compton (9 mi)
60556 Waterman (9 mi)
60150 Malta (9.2 mi)
61378 West Brooklyn (12 mi)
61068 Rochelle (13 mi)
60518 Earlville (13.1 mi)
61006 Ashton (13.5 mi)
60115 Dekalb (13.5 mi)
60531 Leland (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 901 |
| Population density | 32 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7897 |
| Longitude | -88.9480 |
| 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 | 20.1% | 43.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.2% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 3.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
901
Population
32
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$99,205
Median household income
$32,306
Per capita income
$253,800
Median home value
$1,156
Median monthly rent
85.4%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
231
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
Under 5
10
37
5–9
30
37
10–14
29
43
15–19
34
70
20–24
57
33
25–34
27
77
35–44
62
93
45–54
75
29
55–59
23
25
60–64
20
30
65–74
24
9
75–84
8
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 197 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 704 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 77 | 8.5% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11.8%
Two or more races
7%
Other race
5.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 7% |
| Other race | 54 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.1% | 43.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.2% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 3.8% | 8.8% |
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
2.0%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
28.3%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $99,205 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
28.9%
$300k–$500k
28.4%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,156 |
| Owner occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter occupied | 14.6% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 97.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.3% |
| 3 or more | 57.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% |
| Electricity | 15.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 183 | 74.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 31 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 8.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 101 | 40.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 66 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 3.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 35.0% |
| Married | 58.9% | 59.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 2.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
31.2%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 106 | 33.4% |
| High school | 53 | 16.7% |
| College / grad school | 137 | 43.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Retail trade
10.4%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Wholesale trade
6.0%
Construction
2.9%
Other services
2.3%
Public administration
1.9%
Professional & management
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.8% |
| Carpool | 20.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
23.7%
18 and over
2.8%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 49 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 20.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.7% |
| Public insurance | 20.9% |
| No insurance | 1.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 878 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 9 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 892 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 882 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 828 | 91.9% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 88.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 167 | 18.5% |
| Italian | 85 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 79 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 59 | 6.5% |
| English | 16 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.4% |
| Internet access | 99.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60530
What city is ZIP code 60530 in?
ZIP code 60530 is primarily assigned to Lee, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60530 in?
ZIP code 60530 falls within Lee County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60530 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 60530 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 60530?
ZIP code 60530 has an estimated population of 901 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60530?
The median household income in ZIP code 60530 is $99,205, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60530?
The median home value in ZIP code 60530 is $253,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 60530 in?
ZIP code 60530 observes the CST timezone.