60553 ZIP Code — Steward, IL
Lee County, Illinois
ZIP code 60553 is located in Steward, Illinois, within Lee County. It covers approximately 48.88 square miles and serves a population of 666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 60553
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 $165,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,000. The poverty rate of 5% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
666
population
48.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60553 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60553
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Steward | Acceptable |
| Steward | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60530 Lee (4.1 mi)
61318 Compton (6.6 mi)
61353 Paw Paw (7.3 mi)
60550 Shabbona (7.6 mi)
61378 West Brooklyn (8.7 mi)
61006 Ashton (9.5 mi)
60150 Malta (10.9 mi)
61068 Rochelle (11.5 mi)
60556 Waterman (13.1 mi)
60518 Earlville (14.3 mi)
61031 Franklin Grove (14.5 mi)
61049 Lindenwood (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 666 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7973 |
| Longitude | -89.0269 |
| 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 | 37.1% | 43.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
666
Population
14
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$100,000
Median household income
$41,993
Per capita income
$165,000
Median home value
$1,321
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
223
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
24
Under 5
23
18
5–9
18
24
10–14
22
20
15–19
20
20
20–24
19
48
25–34
46
23
35–44
21
45
45–54
43
34
55–59
33
34
60–64
33
35
65–74
34
12
75–84
11
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 158 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 508 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 98 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 98.2% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.1% | 43.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 19.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 21.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $100,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
9.5%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,321 |
| Owner occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter occupied | 15.3% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 95.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 37.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.8% |
| Electricity | 2.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 164 | 66.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 0.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 46 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 36 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 70 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 75 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 25.0% |
| Married | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 6.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
25.3%
Some college, no degree
31.2%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 75 | 57.3% |
| High school | 34 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 9 | 6.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.7%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Retail trade
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Construction
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.3% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.1%
Under 18 years
3.2%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
55.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.8% |
| Public insurance | 18.5% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 619 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 663 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 661 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 535 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 222 | 33.3% |
| Italian | 187 | 28.1% |
| Polish | 43 | 6.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 33 | 5% |
| Arab | 14 | 2.1% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60553
What city is ZIP code 60553 in?
ZIP code 60553 is primarily assigned to Steward, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60553 in?
ZIP code 60553 falls within Lee County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60553 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 60553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60553?
The median home value in ZIP code 60553 is $165,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60553?
ZIP code 60553 has an estimated population of 666 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60553?
The median household income in ZIP code 60553 is $100,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60553 in?
ZIP code 60553 observes the CST timezone.