Zip code 60966: Sheldon, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 60966?

60966 is assigned to Sheldon, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 60966 in?

60966 is in Iroquois County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 60966?

About 1,385 people live in 60966, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 60966?

The median household income in 60966 is $46,944.

Q: What zip codes are near 60966?

The closest zip codes to 60966 are 60945, 47951, 60974, 47942, 60967.

Residential delivery areaIroquois CountyCentral Time

Population

1,385

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$85K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$739/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

60 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 60966

60966 is a rural zip code in Sheldon, Illinois (Iroquois County), covering 60 sq mi of land. About 1,385 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,944 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,200, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $739 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.8 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 60966 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%43rd of 1,340 in IL
Healthcare workers16.5%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%110th of 1,340 in IL
Veterans9%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%291st of 1,342 in IL
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39445th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate18.2%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%194th of 1,339 in IL
Housing vacancy12.2%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%399th of 1,338 in IL
Residents 65 and older19.9%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%626th of 1,342 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481205th of 1,336 in IL
Self-employed workers11.3%
72nd
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%413th of 1,340 in IL
Uninsured rate9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%203rd of 1,341 in IL
Homeownership rate70.4%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,063rd of 1,338 in IL
Government workers13.8%
51st
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%656th of 1,340 in IL
Median earnings per worker$43,369
34th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895889th of 1,336 in IL
Per capita income$34,419
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406864th of 1,341 in IL
Rent-burdened renters45.3%
30th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%543rd of 1,291 in IL
Residents under 1819.6%
28th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%941st of 1,342 in IL
Average commute19.8 min
12th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,154th of 1,317 in IL
Median household income$46,944
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,235th of 1,316 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%832nd of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$739
4th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274958th of 1,170 in IL
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi964th of 1,342 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher10.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,193rd of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index7.8
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,076th of 1,342 in IL
Broadband access77.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,216th of 1,338 in IL
Population1,385
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798794th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home2.4%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,175th of 1,339 in IL
Median home value$85,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,194th of 1,311 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,113th of 1,340 in IL

Measure	60966	Iroquois	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.9%	4.5%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	43rd of 1,340
Healthcare workers	16.5%	10.5%	9.5%	9.7%	97th	110th of 1,340
Veterans	9%	6.7%	4.8%	6.2%	85th	291st of 1,342
Median age	44.5	44.4	39	38.9	84th	445th of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	18.2%	12.5%	11.8%	12.5%	80th	194th of 1,339
Housing vacancy	12.2%	10.5%	7.7%	10.1%	79th	399th of 1,338
Residents 65 and older	19.9%	22.6%	17%	17.2%	73rd	626th of 1,342
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.434	0.481	0.483	73rd	205th of 1,336
Self-employed workers	11.3%	12.3%	8.8%	10%	72nd	413th of 1,340
Uninsured rate	9%	6%	6.9%	8.4%	65th	203rd of 1,341
Homeownership rate	70.4%	80%	67.1%	65.2%	54th	1,063rd of 1,338
Government workers	13.8%	12.2%	13.3%	14.5%	51st	656th of 1,340
Median earnings per worker	$43,369	$44,623	$51,895	$49,666	34th	889th of 1,336
Per capita income	$34,419	$36,404	$46,406	$44,673	32nd	864th of 1,341
Rent-burdened renters	45.3%	42.7%	47.9%	51.1%	30th	543rd of 1,291
Residents under 18	19.6%	21.6%	21.8%	22%	28th	941st of 1,342
Average commuteStrength	19.8 min	25 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	12th	1,154th of 1,317
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,944	$66,255	$83,390	$80,734	7th	1,235th of 1,316
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	3.5%	14.7%	14.1%	5th	832nd of 1,342
Median gross rent	$739	$799	$1,274	$1,413	4th	958th of 1,170
Population density	23/sq mi	24/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	964th of 1,342
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.6%	18.2%	37.8%	35.7%	3rd	1,193rd of 1,340
Diversity index	7.8	23.2	60.5	61.4	3rd	1,076th of 1,342
Broadband accessWeakness	77.4%	86.5%	90.8%	91%	3rd	1,216th of 1,338
Population	1,385	26,449	12,694,798	334,922,499	2nd	794th of 1,342
Work from home	2.4%	7.6%	15.9%	15.1%	2nd	1,175th of 1,339
Median home value	$85,200	$137,800	$263,300	$332,700	1st	1,194th of 1,311
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,113th 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

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

10%

35–44

15%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

19.6%

65 and over

19.9%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

7.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 636
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 59.7%
Married couples: 40.4%
Living alone: 38.2%
Veterans (of adults): 9%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

60966

$46,944

Iroquois Co.

$66,255

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,419

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

60966

$85,200

Iroquois Co.

$137,800

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

60966

$739

Iroquois Co.

$799

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

0.8%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 724
Owner-occupied: 70.4%
Vacant: 12.2%
Median year built: 1945
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.9%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

35%

20–29

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

17%

Construction and repair

16%

Transportation and moving

15%

Sales

14%

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Office and admin

Management

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

0.8%

Business and finance

0.5%

Police and fire

0.5%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

23%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

16%

Construction

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Education

Public administration

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

0.8%

Wholesale

0.5%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$43,369

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	60966	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,375	$74,888
Service	$27,171	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,854	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$69,531	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,734	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

44%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 77.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.9%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sheldon
State: Illinois
County: Iroquois County
Center point: 40.7514° N, 87.5832° W
Land area: 60 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

Sheldon1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 60966

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
60945	Iroquois, IL	5.8 mi	183	$52,188	$92,400
47951	Kentland, IN	7.8 mi	2,279	$66,156	$115,600
60974	Woodland, IL	8.3 mi	297	$51,932	$86,400
47942	Earl Park, IN	8.6 mi	767	$84,125	$124,400
60967	Stockland, IL	8.8 mi	51	—	—
60970	Watseka, IL	8.8 mi	5,991	$46,688	$119,900
60931	Donovan, IL	9.5 mi	510	$53,500	$104,700
60953	Milford, IL	10 mi	2,075	$59,135	$106,700
60928	Crescent City, IL	14 mi	493	$55,000	$116,600
60951	Martinton, IL	14 mi	796	$81,250	$117,800
47922	Brook, IN	15 mi	1,315	$61,033	$125,500
60912	Beaverville, IL	15 mi	475	$59,375	$81,800

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Questions about 60966

What city is zip code 60966?

60966 is assigned to Sheldon, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 60966 in?

60966 is in Iroquois County, Illinois.

What is the population of 60966?

About 1,385 people live in 60966, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 60966 in?

60966 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 60966?

The median household income in 60966 is $46,944.

What zip codes are near 60966?

The closest zip codes to 60966 are 60945, 47951, 60974, 47942, 60967.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60966, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.