60470 ZIP Code — Ransom, IL

La Salle County, Illinois

ZIP code 60470 is located in Ransom, Illinois, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 42.90 square miles and serves a population of 387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60470

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 $120,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,500.

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.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

387

population

42.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ransom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60437 Kinsman (5.6 mi) 61313 Blackstone (7.6 mi) 60479 Verona (8.2 mi) 61325 Grand Ridge (8.9 mi) 61364 Streator (10.9 mi) 61360 Seneca (11.9 mi) 61319 Cornell (12.2 mi) 61341 Marseilles (12.8 mi) 61311 Ancona (13.8 mi) 60460 Odell (13.9 mi) 60420 Dwight (14.4 mi) 60444 Mazon (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	387
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	42.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.1730
Longitude	-88.6640
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	39.7%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

387

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$66,500

Median household income

$37,561

Per capita income

$120,100

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

12.4%

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	86	22.2%
18 and over	301	77.8%
65 and over	67	17.3%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	378	97.7%
Two or more races	8	2.1%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	42.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	33.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	20.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$66,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,100
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	43.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.4%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	1.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	34	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	44	27.5%
Households with children under 18	47	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	29.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	23.7%
Married	42.9%	43.4%
Separated	0.6%	2.6%
Widowed	3.7%	17.8%
Divorced	14.3%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	71.8%
High school	17	23.9%
College / grad school	3	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 17.8%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Retail trade 10.7%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Construction 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	368	95.1%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	380	98.2%
Born in same state	380	98.2%
Born in different state	337	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.8%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	24.8%
French	40	10.3%
Polish	17	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1.3%
Arab	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60470

What city is ZIP code 60470 in?

ZIP code 60470 is primarily assigned to Ransom, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60470 in?

ZIP code 60470 falls within La Salle County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60470?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 60470 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 60470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60470?

16% of residents in ZIP code 60470 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60470?

The median home value in ZIP code 60470 is $120,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 60470 in?

ZIP code 60470 observes the CST timezone.