60970 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to WATSEKA, IL 60970

60970 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Watseka, Illinois. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $52,392/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 60970 is $41,535.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 60970 earn an average of $34,204/year. Women earn only $16,805/year.

3,530 people in 60970 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 60970? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.2 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 3,447 men and 3,743 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,384 people (out of the 7,190 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,200 homes, and 276 businesses every day. 192 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

60970 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Barcelona, Spain!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 630 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 7,190
  • White Population: 6,952
  • Black Population: 91
  • Hispanic Population: 262
  • Asian Population: 64
  • Hawaiian Population: 5
  • Indian Population: 31
  • Male Population: 3,447
  • Female Population: 3,743
  • Median Age: 45
  • Median Age of Males: 42
  • Median Age of Females: 46
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Illinois
  • County: Iroquois
  • City: Watseka
  • Longitude: -87.7
  • Latitude: 40.8
  • Elevation: 631 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 815
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 3,361
  • Drive alone: 2,832
  • Carpool: 310
  • Public transit: 9
  • Ride bikes or walk: 192

  • Average commute time: 19.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 461
  •    5 - 9: 964
  •    10 - 14: 648
  •    15 - 19: 285
  •    20 - 24: 136
  •    25 - 29: 110
  •    30 - 34: 214
  •    35 - 39: 49
  •    40 - 44: 89
  •    45 - 59: 195
  •    60 - 89: 97
  •    90 plus: 113
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $88,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $36,780
  • Businesses: 237
  • Employees: 3,019
  • Annual Payroll: $94,585,000
  • Average Family Income: $52,392
  • Median Family Income: $33,193
  • Average Income for Men: $34,204
  • Average Income for Women: $16,805
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 075
  • State FIPS Code: 17

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Schools in 60970 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Nettie Davis Elementary
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Wanda Kendall Elementary
535 Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Middle Schools
Glenn Raymond Middle School
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Other Schools
Iroquois Area Rds
1001 E Grant
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka Comm High School
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 60970 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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