ZIP code 60556
Where is ZIP code 60556?
Waterman, Illinois
DeKalb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60556 belongs to Waterman, Illinois in DeKalb County. 60556 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 779 and 815. About 2,138 people live in the 60556 area, where the median household income is $100,186. The closest ZIP codes are 60550 (Shabbona, 5.2 mi west), 60520 (Hinckley, 6.9 mi east) and 60552 (Somonauk, 9.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 60556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waterman |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 41.7504, -88.7754 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 605 |
Population and income in 60556
| Population | 2,138 · higher than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 41 · lower than 57% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30 years · lower than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $100,186 · higher than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,261 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,800 · higher than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $885 a month |
| Housing units | 742 |
| Households | 719 (2.97 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 52.36 sq mi (plus 0.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60550 | Shabbona, IL | 5.2 mi W | Standard |
| 60520 | Hinckley, IL | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 60552 | Somonauk, IL | 9.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 60531 | Leland, IL | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 60530 | Lee, IL | 10.4 mi W | Standard |
| 60115 | Dekalb, IL | 10.4 mi N | Standard |
| 60548 | Sandwich, IL | 10.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 61353 | Paw Paw, IL | 10.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 60511 | Big Rock, IL | 12.3 mi E | Standard |
| 60112 | Cortland, IL | 12.5 mi N | Standard |
| 60150 | Malta, IL | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 60518 | Earlville, IL | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60556
123 MAIN ST
WATERMAN IL 60556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mcgirr: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60556?
- 60556 is a Waterman, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 60556 in?
- ZIP code 60556 is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60556 in?
- 60556 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60556 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60556?
- About 2,138 people live in ZIP code 60556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60556?
- The median household income in 60556 is $100,186 a year, higher than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60556 are 60550 (Shabbona, 5.2 miles), 60520 (Hinckley, 6.9 miles), 60552 (Somonauk, 9.1 miles) and 60531 (Leland, 9.9 miles).