60970 ZIP Code – Watseka, Illinois
Located in Watseka, Illinois, ZIP code 60970 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Iroquois County with a population of approximately 6,025 residents. The median household income is $51,483 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. The median home value of $112,400 is well below the national average, with 71.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $758 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the U.S. average. 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 47.9, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 60974, 60928, 60945.
ZIP Code 60970 Data
See more demographics for:
ZIP 60970 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60970 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,025 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $758 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
Demographics Charts
Race & Ethnicity
Gender
Education Level (adults 25+)
Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60974 – Woodland
- 60928 – Crescent City
- 60945 – Iroquois
- 60951 – Martinton
- 60966 – Sheldon
- 60931 – Donovan
- 60953 – Milford
- 60956 – Papineau
- 60938 – Gilman
- 60911 – Ashkum
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60974 | WOODLAND | 310 | $53,269 |
| 60928 | CRESCENT CITY | 559 | $63,125 |
| 60945 | IROQUOIS | 242 | $56,875 |
| 60951 | MARTINTON | 759 | $82,054 |
| 60966 | SHELDON | 1,600 | $45,714 |