60953 ZIP Code — Milford, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60953 is located in Milford, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 151.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60953

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 $88,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,298. 38% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 60953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,444

population

151.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60973 Wellington (5.6 mi) 60942 Hoopeston (7.5 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (10.8 mi) 60966 Sheldon (11.9 mi) 60970 Watseka (12 mi) 60928 Crescent City (13 mi) 47942 Earl Park (14 mi) 47917 Ambia (14.5 mi) 60960 Rankin (16.3 mi) 60955 Onarga (16.5 mi) 60918 Buckley (17.5 mi) 47951 Kentland (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,444
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	151.98 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.6171
Longitude	-87.6957
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	53.0%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,444

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$55,298

Median household income

$30,167

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

891

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

112

20–24

25–34

106

160

35–44

179

101

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

109

155

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	627	25.7%
18 and over	1,817	74.3%
65 and over	471	19.3%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,379	95.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44	1.8%
Other race	37	1.5%
Two or more races	22	0.9%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$55,298

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 36.6%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.5%
Electricity	18.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	69	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	135	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	272	28.8%
Households with children under 18	323	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	36.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	24.5%
Married	54.0%	46.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.3%
Widowed	3.2%	11.6%
Divorced	11.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	9.0%
Kindergarten	39	6.8%
Elementary school	244	42.4%
High school	169	29.3%
College / grad school	72	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 21.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,299	94.1%
Spanish	24	1.0%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,400	98.2%
Born in same state	2,284	93.5%
Born in different state	1,980	81.0%
Foreign born	116	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	44	1.8%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	13.1%
Italian	193	7.9%
Arab	176	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	56	2.3%
German	8	0.3%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60953

What city is ZIP code 60953 in?

ZIP code 60953 is primarily assigned to Milford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60953 in?

ZIP code 60953 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60953 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 60953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60953?

The median home value in ZIP code 60953 is $88,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 60953?

ZIP code 60953 has an estimated population of 2,444 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60953?

The median household income in ZIP code 60953 is $55,298, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60953 in?

ZIP code 60953 observes the CST timezone.