The U.S. ZIP Code 60973 is associated with Wellington, IL in Iroquois County. The current population estimate is 345. It is estimated that 25.8% of residents in the 60973 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 34.9 years. An estimated 12.3% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,746. Median househould income is at $40,000, with an estimated 23% of the population living below the poverty line.
5:21 am
8:15 pm
Fair
The median household income in ZIP Code 60973 is $40,000, while the region's mean household income is $56,785. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,746. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60973 of $21,746 is approximately 39.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 22.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately140% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.0% of the population in 60973 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 60973 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 25.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 60973, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.4% in this Iroquois County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60973, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 7.2% of 60973 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60973 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.8%), followed by Some other race (5.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 5.2% |
In ZIP Code 60973, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Iroquois County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60973 are younger than average. The median age of 34.9 years in ZIP Code 60973 is approximately 8.4% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.7% of the population in 60973 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 60973 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60973 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60973 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60973, an estimated 35.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Iroquois County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 35.2% |
In 60973, 51.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.1 minutes. Approximately 23.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60973 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.3% work in other services, except public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 60973 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 19.3% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60973 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60973 | 11.85¢/kWh | 7.92¢/kWh | 5.5¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 17.59¢/kWh | 13.13¢/kWh | 10.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60973 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.84 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.75 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.02 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.05 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.85 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.68 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.84 | 1.78 | 5.46 |