60550 — Shabbona, IL
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 60550 has moderate owner occupancy (70%) with a median household income of $82K and a median home value of $223K — earning a medium Real Estate targeting score of 65/100. The high single-family detached share (80%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60550
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Shabbona |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 941 |
| Total Households | 400 |
| Median Household Income | $82K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 278 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70% |
| Median Home Value | $223K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 80% |
| Median Resident Age | 48 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1959 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 82% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 15% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 3% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 60550 score 65/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 65/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 70% (x0.8); -3 400 households; +7 median income $82K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 60550 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 60550. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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