60959 ZIP Code — Piper City, IL

Ford County, Illinois

ZIP code 60959 is located in Piper City, Illinois, within Ford County. It covers approximately 55.07 square miles and serves a population of 938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60959

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 $94,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $47,574.

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 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

938

population

55.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piper City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60921 Chatsworth (7 mi) 60946 Kempton (8.5 mi) 60929 Cullom (8.9 mi) 60930 Danforth (9.7 mi) 60968 Thawville (9.8 mi) 60938 Gilman (9.9 mi) 60962 Roberts (10 mi) 61741 Forrest (11.6 mi) 60955 Onarga (11.6 mi) 60911 Ashkum (12.1 mi) 61769 Saunemin (13.6 mi) 61775 Strawn (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	938
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	55.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7850
Longitude	-88.1831
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	57.2%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

938

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$47,574

Median household income

$29,130

Per capita income

$94,200

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

377

Housing units

8.9%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	11.6%
18 and over	829	88.4%
65 and over	190	20.3%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 6.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	847	84.1%
Hispanic or Latino	69	6.9%
Other race	64	6.4%
Black or African American	15	1.5%
Two or more races	10	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$47,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,200
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.4%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.7%
Electricity	17.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	99	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	106	24.6%
Households with children under 18	101	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	26.9%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	34.5%
Married	56.3%	48.4%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.8%	5.2%
Divorced	11.0%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 33.6%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.3%
Kindergarten	24	18.8%
Elementary school	47	36.7%
High school	27	21.1%
College / grad school	22	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.9%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	20.2%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	923	98.4%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	915	97.5%
Born in same state	913	97.3%
Born in different state	836	89.1%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.5%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	177	18.9%
Arab	131	14%
French	48	5.1%
English	21	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	1.8%
Dutch	16	1.7%
Irish	12	1.3%
Norwegian	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60959

What city is ZIP code 60959 in?

ZIP code 60959 is primarily assigned to Piper City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60959 in?

ZIP code 60959 falls within Ford County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60959?

9% 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 60959?

The median home value in ZIP code 60959 is $94,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 60959?

ZIP code 60959 has an estimated population of 938 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60959?

The median household income in ZIP code 60959 is $47,574, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60959 in?

ZIP code 60959 observes the CST timezone.