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ZIP Code 61953
Tuscola, IL, Douglas County
Population
6,518
Land area
124.8sq mi
People per sq mi
52
City
Tuscola
ZIP 61953 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61953 at a glance
- ZIP 61953 (Tuscola) is 77% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,214, 6% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (38% below Illinois) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61953
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61953, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,214
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$164,400
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
17.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
184
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,813
$89.21M annual payroll
PPP loans
$10.47M
213 loans
Campaign donations
$17.39K
5% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61953, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61953, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 61953
ZIP codes near 61953
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61863Pesotum | 8.2 mi | 32.9 |
| 61910Arcola | 8.4 mi | 102.5 |
| 61913Atwood | 8.6 mi | 41 |
| 61872Ivesdale | 9.5 mi | 36.7 |
| 61956Villa Grove | 10 mi | 34 |
| 61919Camargo | 11 mi | 21.7 |
| 61911Arthur | 11 mi | 63.6 |
| 61880Tolono | 12 mi | 61.8 |
| 61851Ivesdale | 13 mi | 34 |
| 61941Longview | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| 61930Hindsboro | 13 mi | 34.9 |
| 61813Bement | 14 mi | 63.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61953?
- ZIP code 61953 is in Tuscola, IL (Douglas County).
- What county is ZIP code 61953 in?
- ZIP code 61953 is mostly in Douglas County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61953?
- About 6,518 people live in the 61953 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.