61953 ZIP Code — Tuscola, IL

Douglas County, Illinois

ZIP code 61953 is located in Tuscola, Illinois, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 124.84 square miles and serves a population of 6,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61953

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 $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,301. 31% 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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61953 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,305

population

124.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuscola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61863 Pesotum (7.6 mi) 61910 Arcola (8.2 mi) 61919 Camargo (8.6 mi) 61956 Villa Grove (8.7 mi) 61913 Atwood (9.7 mi) 61872 Sadorus (11 mi) 61930 Hindsboro (11.4 mi) 61880 Tolono (12.2 mi) 61911 Arthur (12.6 mi) 61852 Longview (13 mi) 61851 Ivesdale (13.2 mi) 61864 Philo (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,305
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	124.84 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	39.7983
Longitude	-88.2829
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	43.0%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,305

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$65,301

Median household income

$36,208

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,346

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

228

Under 5

225

194

5–9

193

181

10–14

179

216

15–19

213

198

20–24

196

419

25–34

415

434

35–44

430

384

45–54

381

190

55–59

189

203

60–64

201

249

65–74

247

182

75–84

181

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,478	23.4%
18 and over	4,827	76.6%
65 and over	1,036	16.4%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,919	91.7%
Two or more races	194	3%
Hispanic or Latino	152	2.4%
Black or African American	106	1.6%
Asian	76	1.2%
Other race	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$65,301

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.8%
Electricity	34.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,434	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	91	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	604	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	566	21.0%
Households with children under 18	797	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	784	29.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	18.5%
Married	57.0%	59.3%
Separated	4.3%	0.6%
Widowed	4.2%	9.8%
Divorced	8.9%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	546	37.7%
High school	363	25.1%
College / grad school	432	29.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 56.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	284	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,852	92.8%
Spanish	269	4.6%
Other Indo-European	40	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	222	3.8%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,077	96.4%
Born in same state	6,020	95.5%
Born in different state	5,321	84.4%
Foreign born	57	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	228	3.6%
Not a US citizen	128	56.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,052	16.7%
Italian	819	13%
Arab	529	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	0.9%
Polish	21	0.3%
German	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61953

What city is ZIP code 61953 in?

ZIP code 61953 is primarily assigned to Tuscola, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61953 in?

ZIP code 61953 falls within Douglas County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61953?

The median home value in ZIP code 61953 is $159,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 61953?

ZIP code 61953 has an estimated population of 6,305 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61953?

The median household income in ZIP code 61953 is $65,301, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61953 in?

ZIP code 61953 observes the CST timezone.