60968 ZIP Code — Thawville, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60968 is located in Thawville, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 47.36 square miles and serves a population of 516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60968

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 $89,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60968 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

516

population

47.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thawville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60955 Onarga (5.2 mi) 60918 Buckley (5.3 mi) 60962 Roberts (5.8 mi) 60938 Gilman (8.4 mi) 60959 Piper City (9.8 mi) 60948 Loda (10.7 mi) 60930 Danforth (11.3 mi) 60952 Melvin (11.6 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (12.1 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (12.2 mi) 60928 Crescent City (13.3 mi) 60911 Ashkum (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	516
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	47.36 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.6695
Longitude	-88.0750
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

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	25.9%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

516

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$34,144

Per capita income

$89,600

Median home value

$533

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

35.8%

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	154	29.8%
18 and over	362	70.2%
65 and over	103	20.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	482	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	3.6%
Two or more races	17	3.2%
Other race	9	1.7%
Black or African American	7	1.3%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	27.9%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 51.3%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,600
Median rent / month	$533
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	0.7%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.0%
Electricity	5.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	34	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	18.8%
Households with children under 18	75	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	34.1%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	17.5%
Married	62.4%	60.5%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	11.0%
Divorced	6.3%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.4%
Kindergarten	12	13.3%
Elementary school	40	44.4%
High school	27	30.0%
College / grad school	7	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Finance & real estate 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.3%

Construction 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Retail trade 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Information 0.5%

Professional & management 0.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	18.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	453	87.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	513	99.4%
Born in same state	512	99.2%
Born in different state	468	90.7%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	91	17.6%
French	70	13.6%
Arab	12	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	1.4%
English	5	1%
Norwegian	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60968

What city is ZIP code 60968 in?

ZIP code 60968 is primarily assigned to Thawville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60968 in?

ZIP code 60968 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60968 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 60968 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60968?

The median home value in ZIP code 60968 is $89,600.

Does ZIP code 60968 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 60968 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 60968?

ZIP code 60968 has an estimated population of 516 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60968 in?

ZIP code 60968 observes the CST timezone.