60970, Watseka, IL

The Watseka, Illinois 60970 zip code has a population of around 10,000 people. The median household income in the zip code is $62,500. The median home value in the zip code is $191,000.

There are a total of 1,023 homes in the Watseka zip code. Of these homes, 806 are occupied and 203 are vacant. The average home occupancy rate in the Watseka zip code is 87%. The average home value occupancy rate is 95%.

The Watseka area has seen strong growth over the past several years. Between 2010 and 2016, the population of Watseka grew by 16%. This growth has been largely due to an influx of families who are looking for affordable housing and excellent schools. In addition to this growth, there have been a number of new businesses and jobs created in the area over this time period as well.

Despite these positive trends, there are some challenges that face the Watseka area. One issue that faces many parts of Illinois is an aging infrastructure that needs to be updated or replaced. This can cause long delays when projects need to be completed, which can impact economic development in an area. Another issue that faces many areas of Illinois is low levels of employment relative to population size. This can lead to high levels of unemployment and poverty rates, which can impact housing prices and overall economic conditions in an area