60974 ZIP Code — Woodland, IL

Iroquois County, Illinois

ZIP code 60974 is located in Woodland, Illinois, within Iroquois County. It covers approximately 1.21 square miles and serves a population of 310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 60974

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $53,269. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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 60974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

310

population

1.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	310
Population density	256 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	1.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7074
Longitude	-87.7337
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

310

Population

256

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$53,269

Median household income

$19,070

Per capita income

$81,700

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	87	28.1%
18 and over	223	71.9%
65 and over	59	19.0%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	291	93%
Two or more races	11	3.5%
Black or African American	5	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1%
Other race	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	46.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	17.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 25.0%

$50k–$75k 40.5%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	25.0%
$50k–$75k	40.5%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
Median income	$53,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,700
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.8%
Electricity	17.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	32	27.6%
Male householder, no spouse	15	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	13	11.2%
Households with children under 18	39	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	31.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	19.5%
Married	40.8%	48.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	4.2%
Divorced	11.5%	28.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 43.0%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.8%
Kindergarten	2	2.3%
Elementary school	37	43.0%
High school	42	48.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.2%

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.4%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 56.8%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299	96.5%
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)	310	100.0%
Born in same state	310	100.0%
Born in different state	254	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	14.2%
Arab	44	14.2%
Italian	36	11.6%
Polish	13	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.6%
English	2	0.6%
German	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60974

What city is ZIP code 60974 in?

ZIP code 60974 is primarily assigned to Woodland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60974 in?

ZIP code 60974 falls within Iroquois County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60974?

4% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 60974?

25% of residents in ZIP code 60974 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60974 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 60974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60974?

The median home value in ZIP code 60974 is $81,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 60974 in?

ZIP code 60974 observes the CST timezone.