ZIP Code 60970 - Watseka Illinois

ZIP Code 60970 is located in Watseka Illinois. Portions of 60970 are also in Woodland and Middleport Township and Belmont Township and Iroquois Township and Martinton Township and Crescent Township. 60970 is entirely within Iroquois County. Regionally, it is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.

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ZIP Code 60970 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWatseka
Primary CountyIroquois County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,025
Area Code(s)779 / 815
Current Time
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60970 Demographics

60970 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 60970 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60970 is White. The current unemployment level in 60970 is 3.8%.

Population6,025
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density46 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,187
Percentage High Income Households1.2%
Median Household Income (2021)$46,731
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$54,060
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.8%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.13%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 83.44%

60970 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6,03593.13%
Black340.52%
Hispanic3455.32%
Asian530.82%
Native American130.2%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

60970 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White75685.91%
Black121.36%
Hispanic10612.05%
Asian50.57%
Native American10.11%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

60970 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College49410.86%
Bachelor Degree50411.08%
High School Diploma1,85340.73%
No High School Diploma1352.97%
GED or Alternate1723.78%
1 or More Years of College82118.04%
Associates Degree4129.05%
Masters Degree1092.4%
Professional Degree390.86%
Doctorate Degree110.24%

60970 Geography

Coordinates40.79251862,-87.73627472
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 60970
RegionChampaign and Springfield Decatur Area
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area130 Square Miles

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60970 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54d - Sand Area

60970 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)14182939505963615241312040
Avg Max Temp (°F)30364860728284837764493660
Avg Precip (In.)1.641.733.33.744.094.544.193.683.352.893.332.5839.08

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