60955 ZIP Code — Onarga, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60955 is located in Onarga, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 86.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 779/815.

About ZIP code 60955

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 $109,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,500. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60955 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,877

population

86.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Onarga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60938 Gilman (4.9 mi) 60968 Thawville (5.2 mi) 60918 Buckley (7.4 mi) 60928 Crescent City (8.2 mi) 60930 Danforth (8.4 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (10.9 mi) 60962 Roberts (10.9 mi) 60911 Ashkum (11.1 mi) 60959 Piper City (11.6 mi) 60948 Loda (13.3 mi) 60970 Watseka (14.6 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,877
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	86.34 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.7042
Longitude	-87.9879
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	779/815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,877

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$70,500

Median household income

$26,911

Per capita income

$109,200

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

659

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

160

35–44

155

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	505	26.9%
18 and over	1,372	73.1%
65 and over	282	15.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

Other race 16.8%

Two or more races 8.9%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,196	47.4%
Hispanic or Latino	648	25.7%
Other race	424	16.8%
Two or more races	224	8.9%
Black or African American	23	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$70,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,200
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	92.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	0.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	40.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Electricity	16.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	371	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	41	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	45	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	165	26.5%
Households with children under 18	216	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	33.6%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	27.4%
Married	58.2%	48.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	0.4%	13.5%
Divorced	3.9%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	10.1%
Kindergarten	3	0.6%
Elementary school	288	52.9%
High school	168	30.9%
College / grad school	30	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.2%

Construction 9.1%

Other services 7.1%

Retail trade 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 8.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,806	96.2%
Spanish	308	17.1%
Other Indo-European	301	16.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,503	80.1%
Born in same state	1,495	79.6%
Born in different state	1,352	72.0%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	374	19.9%
Not a US citizen	106	28.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	129	6.9%
Italian	119	6.3%
Irish	109	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	4.4%
English	57	3%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60955

What city is ZIP code 60955 in?

ZIP code 60955 is primarily assigned to Onarga, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60955 in?

ZIP code 60955 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60955 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 60955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60955?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60955?

The median home value in ZIP code 60955 is $109,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 60955?

ZIP code 60955 has an estimated population of 1,877 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60955 in?

ZIP code 60955 observes the CST timezone.