PlainZIP

Dwight, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60420

Livingston County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,102
23/sq mi
$71,157
Median income
$167,100
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dwight pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60420 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60420 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, home to 6,102 residents across 260.8 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60420 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,157 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,604. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $167,100 (13% below the state average), median rent at $997 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60420, plus 6 more within Livingston County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dwight, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60420.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60420, Dwight, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,102

Population

260.8

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60420?

39.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,157

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$38,604

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60420 ranks nationally

Dwight, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,157 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,041

Total Housing Units

1,901

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$167,100

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$997

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60420 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.2% 120
2021 +10.4% 133
2022 +5.3% 140
2023 +15.5% 162
2024 +6.1% 172

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 60420, employing approximately 1,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,536,000.

103

Businesses

1,236

Employees

$56.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 17.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 16.5%
Finance and insurance 14 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 13.6%
Wholesale trade 6 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.8%
Construction 4 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60420 vs 60424 →

ZIP 60420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60420 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60424 Gardner, IL 2,440 7.3 mi
60920 Campus, IL 178 7.1 mi
60934 Emington, IL 273 9.4 mi
60460 Odell, IL 1,522 8.6 mi
60437 Kinsman, IL 187 8.8 mi
60479 Verona, IL 760 11.1 mi
60407 Braceville, IL 1,684 12.5 mi

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Pop: 14,460
61739 standard
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Pop: 4,897
61744 standard
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Pop: 2,031
61741 standard
Forrest, IL
Pop: 1,746
61740 standard
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Pop: 1,634
60460 standard
Odell, IL
Pop: 1,522

Related Areas

Livingston County Dwight, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60420 in? ▼
ZIP code 60420 (Dwight) is located in Livingston County, Illinois. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60420? ▼
ZIP code 60420 in Dwight, IL has a population of 6,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60420? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60420 is $71,157, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60420? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60420 is $167,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60420? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60420 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60420? ▼
ZIP code 60420 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60420? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60420 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (17), Finance and insurance (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60420? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60420 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60420? ▼
In ZIP code 60420, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60420? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60420 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60420? ▼
In ZIP code 60420, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60420? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60420 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.