61953 ZIP Code, Tuscola, IL
61953 is a ZIP code in Tuscola, Illinois in Douglas County. It covers 125 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61863, 61919 and 61910. 6,518 people live here in 2,694 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $78,214, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tuscola, IL
- County: Douglas County
- Land area: 125 sq mi
- Population: 6,518
- Median household income: $78,214
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,518 |
| Households | 2,694 |
| Median household income | $78,214 |
| Income per person | $40,038 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Homeowners | 76.4% |
| Median home value | $164,400 |
| Median rent | $885 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Broadband internet | 90.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 12.5% |
| $35–50K | 6.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 17.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 8.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.6% |
| Owned outright | 27.0% |
| Rented | 21.9% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.0% |
| Townhome | 4.1% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 5.7% |
Businesses in 61953
184 business establishments with 1,813 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 31
- Accommodation and Food Services: 23
- Construction: 21
- Manufacturing: 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Finance and Insurance: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61863 — Pesotum village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 61919 — Camargo village, IL (8.2 mi)
- 61910 — Arcola city, IL (8.7 mi)
- 61956 — Villa Grove city, IL (9.3 mi)
- 61913 — Atwood village, IL (9.8 mi)
- 61872 — Sadorus village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 61941 (11.5 mi)
- 61911 — Arthur village, IL (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 61953
- Tuscola, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Douglas County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Douglas County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Douglas County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Douglas County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Douglas County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Douglas County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Douglas County
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Douglas County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61953, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61953 in?
- 61953 is a Tuscola, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Tuscola; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61953 in?
- 61953 is in Douglas County.
- What is the population of 61953?
- About 6,518 people (±486), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,365.
- What is the median household income in 61953?
- $78,214 (±$8,937), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61953?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61953 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61953?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61863 (7.4 mi, Pesotum), 61919 (8.2 mi, Camargo), 61910 (8.7 mi, Arcola), 61956 (9.3 mi, Villa Grove), 61913 (9.8 mi, Atwood) and 61872 (10.3 mi, Sadorus).
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