ZIP code 60970
Where is ZIP code 60970?
Watseka, Illinois
Iroquois County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60970 belongs to Watseka, Illinois in Iroquois County. 60970 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 5,991 people live in the 60970 area, where the median household income is $46,688. The closest ZIP codes are 60974 (Woodland, 4 mi south), 60928 (Crescent City, 6.6 mi west) and 60966 (Sheldon, 8.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 60970 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Watseka |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Iroquois County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 40.7734, -87.7309 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 609 |
Population and income in 60970
| Population | 5,991 · higher than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 47 · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48 years · higher than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $46,688 · lower than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,516 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $119,900 · lower than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $790 a month |
| Housing units | 3,108 |
| Households | 2,813 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 127.34 sq mi (plus 0.44 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60974 | Woodland, IL | 4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 60928 | Crescent City, IL | 6.6 mi W | Standard |
| 60966 | Sheldon, IL | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 60945 | Iroquois, IL | 8.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 60951 | Martinton, IL | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 60953 | Milford, IL | 10.2 mi S | Standard |
| 60931 | Donovan, IL | 10.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 60967 | Stockland, IL | 13.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 60956 | Papineau, IL | 13.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 60911 | Ashkum, IL | 13.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 60938 | Gilman, IL | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 60930 | Danforth, IL | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60970
123 MAIN ST
WATSEKA IL 60970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60970?
- 60970 is a Watseka, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 60970 in?
- ZIP code 60970 is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60970 in?
- 60970 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60970 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60970?
- About 5,991 people live in ZIP code 60970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60970?
- The median household income in 60970 is $46,688 a year, lower than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60970 are 60974 (Woodland, 4 miles), 60928 (Crescent City, 6.6 miles), 60966 (Sheldon, 8.2 miles) and 60945 (Iroquois, 8.5 miles).