61953

Zip code 61953: Tuscola, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61953?

61953 is assigned to Tuscola, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61953 in?

61953 is in Douglas County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 61953?

About 6,518 people live in 61953, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 61953?

The median household income in 61953 is $78,214.

Q: What zip codes are near 61953?

The closest zip codes to 61953 are 61863, 61919, 61910, 61956, 61913.

Residential delivery areaDouglas CountyCentral Time

Population

6,518

Median household income

$78K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$164K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$885/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

125 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

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

About 61953

61953 is a small-town zip code in Tuscola, Illinois (Douglas County), covering 125 sq mi of land. About 6,518 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 38.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $78,214 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $164,400, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $885 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 61953 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers12.7%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%294th of 1,340 in IL
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%493rd of 1,342 in IL
Residents under 1824.6%
71st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%388th of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate76.4%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%858th of 1,338 in IL
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%179th of 1,341 in IL
Government workers15.6%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%527th of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy7.5%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%740th of 1,338 in IL
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%868th of 1,342 in IL
Per capita income$40,038
50th
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406537th of 1,341 in IL
Median household income$78,214
48th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390598th of 1,316 in IL
Median age38.8
48th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39970th of 1,342 in IL
Broadband access90.7%
39th
U.S. 91% · IL 90.8%559th of 1,338 in IL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%443rd of 1,340 in IL
Median earnings per worker$44,093
37th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895847th of 1,336 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%581st of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.410
29th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481637th of 1,336 in IL
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%867th of 1,340 in IL
Poverty rate6.2%
20th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%962nd of 1,339 in IL
Median home value$164,400
13th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300581st of 1,311 in IL
Median gross rent$885
12th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274664th of 1,170 in IL
Population6,518
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798433rd of 1,342 in IL
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi708th of 1,342 in IL
Average commute17.7 min
5th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,242nd of 1,317 in IL
Diversity index11.3
5th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5923rd of 1,342 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%797th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home3.5%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,108th of 1,339 in IL
Rent-burdened renters25%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%999th of 1,291 in IL
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,219th of 1,340 in IL

Measure	61953	Douglas	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Healthcare workers	12.7%	9.5%	9.5%	9.7%	86th	294th of 1,340
Veterans	7.4%	6.6%	4.8%	6.2%	71st	493rd of 1,342
Residents under 18	24.6%	24.6%	21.8%	22%	71st	388th of 1,342
Homeownership rate	76.4%	76.9%	67.1%	65.2%	70th	858th of 1,338
Uninsured rate	9.4%	15.4%	6.9%	8.4%	68th	179th of 1,341
Government workers	15.6%	14%	13.3%	14.5%	63rd	527th of 1,340
Housing vacancy	7.5%	8.7%	7.7%	10.1%	57th	740th of 1,338
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	18.6%	17%	17.2%	55th	868th of 1,342
Per capita income	$40,038	$36,634	$46,406	$44,673	50th	537th of 1,341
Median household income	$78,214	$77,320	$83,390	$80,734	48th	598th of 1,316
Median age	38.8	38.7	39	38.9	48th	970th of 1,342
Broadband access	90.7%	82.8%	90.8%	91%	39th	559th of 1,338
Tech workers	2.3%	1.1%	3.8%	3.8%	39th	443rd of 1,340
Median earnings per worker	$44,093	$44,006	$51,895	$49,666	37th	847th of 1,336
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.6%	20.9%	37.8%	35.7%	30th	581st of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.410	0.403	0.481	0.483	29th	637th of 1,336
Self-employed workers	7.4%	9.9%	8.8%	10%	24th	867th of 1,340
Poverty rateStrength	6.2%	8.5%	11.8%	12.5%	20th	962nd of 1,339
Median home value	$164,400	$150,400	$263,300	$332,700	13th	581st of 1,311
Median gross rent	$885	$848	$1,274	$1,413	12th	664th of 1,170
Population	6,518	19,751	12,694,798	334,922,499	10th	433rd of 1,342
Population density	52/sq mi	47/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	708th of 1,342
Average commuteStrength	17.7 min	20.4 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	5th	1,242nd of 1,317
Diversity index	11.3	22.8	60.5	61.4	5th	923rd of 1,342
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	4.2%	14.7%	14.1%	5th	797th of 1,342
Work from home	3.5%	6%	15.9%	15.1%	3rd	1,108th of 1,339
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25%	32.5%	47.9%	51.1%	3rd	999th of 1,291
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	2.5%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	1,219th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.8

Under 18

24.6%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black3%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

11.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,694
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 69.6%
Married couples: 58.1%
Living alone: 28.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

61953

$78,214

Douglas Co.

$77,320

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,038

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.410

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61953

$164,400

Douglas Co.

$150,400

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61953

$885

Douglas Co.

$848

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,914
Owner-occupied: 76.4%
Vacant: 7.5%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

36%

10–19

19%

20–29

14%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

13%

Production

10%

Office and admin

Education

Transportation and moving

Management

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

13%

Retail

13%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,093

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61953	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,750	$74,888
Service	$15,521	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,119	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,526	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,281	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

31%

Some college

20%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
Households with broadband: 90.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.8%
No internet access: 6.2%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Tuscola
State: Illinois
County: Douglas County
Center point: 39.7976° N, 88.2906° W
Land area: 125 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Tuscola2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 61953

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61863	Pesotum, IL	7.4 mi	844	$78,125	$181,300
61919	Camargo, IL	8.2 mi	728	$87,188	$149,500
61910	Arcola, IL	8.7 mi	4,769	$88,538	$143,200
61956	Villa Grove, IL	9.3 mi	2,960	$75,125	$143,000
61913	Atwood, IL	9.8 mi	1,300	$65,500	$128,700
61872	Sadorus, IL	10 mi	620	$117,821	$194,000
61941	Murdock, IL	12 mi	168	—	—
61911	Arthur, IL	12 mi	4,508	$82,633	$171,600
61930	Hindsboro, IL	12 mi	687	$79,531	$100,000
61880	Tolono, IL	12 mi	4,367	$85,536	$227,900
61852	Longview, IL	14 mi	172	—	$306,700
61851	Ivesdale, IL	14 mi	279	$59,167	$147,900

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Questions about 61953

What city is zip code 61953?

61953 is assigned to Tuscola, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61953 in?

61953 is in Douglas County, Illinois.

What is the population of 61953?

About 6,518 people live in 61953, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61953 in?

61953 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 61953?

The median household income in 61953 is $78,214.

What zip codes are near 61953?

The closest zip codes to 61953 are 61863, 61919, 61910, 61956, 61913.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61953, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.