Zip code 60930: Danforth, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 60930
60930 is a rural zip code in Danforth, Illinois (Iroquois County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 761 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 54.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,125 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,523 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.
How 60930 compares
- Median age54.298thU.S. 38.9 · IL 3993rd of 1,342 in IL
- 98thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%57th of 1,342 in IL
- Average commute37.7 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min52nd of 1,317 in IL
- Poverty rate22.6%89thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%108th of 1,339 in IL
- Homeownership rate80.5%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%676th of 1,338 in IL
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%471st of 1,342 in IL
- 69thU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%264th of 1,291 in IL
- Median gross rent$1,52357thU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274161st of 1,170 in IL
- Housing vacancy6.3%47thU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%855th of 1,338 in IL
- Government workers12.9%43rdU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%752nd of 1,340 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$44,19137thU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895838th of 1,336 in IL
- 35thU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%811th of 1,340 in IL
- Tech workers1.8%29thU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%547th of 1,340 in IL
- Uninsured rate4.5%27thU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%646th of 1,341 in IL
- 23rdU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481694th of 1,336 in IL
- Per capita income$30,95721stU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,053rd of 1,341 in IL
- Median household income$58,12518thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,079th of 1,316 in IL
- 14thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%904th of 1,340 in IL
- Median home value$165,10013thU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300573rd of 1,311 in IL
- Broadband access85.1%12thWeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%974th of 1,338 in IL
- Diversity index12.56thU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5861st of 1,342 in IL
- Work from home3.7%4thU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,090th of 1,339 in IL
- Residents under 1811.8%4thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,258th of 1,342 in IL
- Population density17/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,094th of 1,342 in IL
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,019th of 1,342 in IL
- 2ndU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,200th of 1,340 in IL
- Population7611stU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798989th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,233rd of 1,340 in IL
| Measure | 60930 | Iroquois | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.2 | 44.4 | 39 | 38.9 | 93rd of 1,342 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 32.9% | 22.6% | 17% | 17.2% | 57th of 1,342 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.7 min | 25 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 52nd of 1,317 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.6% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 108th of 1,339 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.5% | 80% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 676th of 1,338 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 471st of 1,342 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 55.6% | 42.7% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 264th of 1,291 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,523 | $799 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 161st of 1,170 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.3% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 855th of 1,338 | |
| Government workers | 12.9% | 12.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 752nd of 1,340 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,191 | $44,623 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 838th of 1,336 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.5% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 811th of 1,340 | |
| Tech workers | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 547th of 1,340 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.5% | 6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 646th of 1,341 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.403 | 0.434 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 694th of 1,336 | |
| Per capita income | $30,957 | $36,404 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 1,053rd of 1,341 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,125 | $66,255 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 1,079th of 1,316 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.1% | 18.2% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 904th of 1,340 | |
| Median home value | $165,100 | $137,800 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 573rd of 1,311 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.1% | 86.5% | 90.8% | 91% | 974th of 1,338 | |
| Diversity index | 12.5 | 23.2 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 861st of 1,342 | |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 1,090th of 1,339 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.8% | 21.6% | 21.8% | 22% | 1,258th of 1,342 | |
| Population density | 17/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,094th of 1,342 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% | 3.5% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 1,019th of 1,342 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.1% | 12.3% | 8.8% | 10% | 1,200th of 1,340 | |
| Population | 761 | 26,449 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 989th of 1,342 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.7% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1,233rd of 1,340 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black0.8%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 328
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 54.3%
- Married couples
- 42.1%
- Living alone
- 39.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 350
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%
- Median year built
- 1950
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 55.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.3%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 60930 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,031 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,962 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,596 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $65,313 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.9%
- Households with broadband
- 85.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.8%
- No internet access
- 13.1%
- Without health insurance
- 4.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Danforth
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Iroquois County
- Center point
- 40.8317° N, 88.0063° W
- Land area
- 44 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Danforth1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 60930
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60911 | Ashkum, IL | 3.7 mi | $89,792 |
| 60938 | Gilman, IL | 4.3 mi | $73,244 |
| 60927 | Clifton, IL | 7.6 mi | $102,143 |
| 60955 | Onarga, IL | 8.6 mi | $79,034 |
| 60959 | Piper City, IL | 9.7 mi | $54,583 |
| 60928 | Crescent City, IL | 10 mi | $55,000 |
| 60946 | Kempton, IL | 12 mi | $74,853 |
| 60968 | Thawville, IL | 12 mi | $46,250 |
| 60922 | Chebanse, IL | 13 mi | $62,000 |
| 60970 | Watseka, IL | 14 mi | $46,688 |
| 60941 | Herscher, IL | 15 mi | $85,000 |
| 60951 | Martinton, IL | 15 mi | $81,250 |
Questions about 60930
What city is zip code 60930?
60930 is assigned to Danforth, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 60930 in?
60930 is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
What is the population of 60930?
About 761 people live in 60930, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 60930 in?
60930 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 60930?
The median household income in 60930 is $58,125.
What zip codes are near 60930?
The closest zip codes to 60930 are 60911, 60938, 60927, 60955, 60959.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60930, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.