60973 ZIP Code — Wellington, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60973 is located in Wellington, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 28.38 square miles and serves a population of 406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/815.

About ZIP code 60973

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 $77,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,917. 35% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60973 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

406

population

28.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60973 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60973

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60973. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60942 Hoopeston (1.9 mi) 60953 Milford (5.6 mi) 47917 Ambia (10.9 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (11.6 mi) 60960 Rankin (13.4 mi) 60963 Rossville (13.6 mi) 47942 Earl Park (15.7 mi) 47921 Boswell (16.4 mi) 60966 Sheldon (16.5 mi) 61811 Alvin (16.7 mi) 60970 Watseka (17.5 mi) 60928 Crescent City (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	406
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	28.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5388
Longitude	-87.6710
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217/815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

406

Population

People per sq mi

29.3

Median age

$67,917

Median household income

$28,335

Per capita income

$77,600

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

11.1%

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	138	34.0%
18 and over	268	66.0%
65 and over	58	14.3%
Median age	29.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	375	85.8%
Hispanic or Latino	31	7.1%
Other race	19	4.3%
Two or more races	12	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$67,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,600
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	23.1%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	14	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	29	22.5%
Households with children under 18	53	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	31.8%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	30.1%
Married	66.7%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	7.8%	7.7%
Divorced	12.1%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.6%
Kindergarten	10	9.4%
Elementary school	54	50.9%
High school	14	13.2%
College / grad school	21	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Retail trade 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Other services 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 4.0%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	20.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	8.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	89.7%
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)	406	100.0%
Born in same state	406	100.0%
Born in different state	286	70.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	9.1%
Arab	28	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	4.9%
English	11	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60973

What city is ZIP code 60973 in?

ZIP code 60973 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60973 in?

ZIP code 60973 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60973 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 60973 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60973?

11% 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 60973?

The median home value in ZIP code 60973 is $77,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 60973?

ZIP code 60973 has an estimated population of 406 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60973 in?

ZIP code 60973 observes the CST timezone.