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 Moderate-density area
- $71,157
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dwight pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60420 (Dwight, IL) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.7 in 2023 to 171.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,604. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,100 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $997; 68.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 60420 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 60420?
39.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,604
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60420 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dwight, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,157 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,041housing units
2,041
Total Housing Units
1,901
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60420
Dwight (60420)
6,102 residents
- 60424 2,440
Gardner (60424)
2,440 residents
- 60407 1,684
Braceville (60407)
1,684 residents
- 60460 1,522
Odell (60460)
1,522 residents
- 60479 760
Verona (60479)
760 residents
- 60934 273
Emington (60934)
273 residents
- 60437 187
Kinsman (60437)
187 residents
- 60920 178
Campus (60920)
178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60920
Campus (60920)
$111,406 median income
- 60479
Verona (60479)
$105,000 median income
- 60460
Odell (60460)
$91,154 median income
- 60407
Braceville (60407)
$89,792 median income
- 60424
Gardner (60424)
$83,250 median income
- 60934
Emington (60934)
$81,500 median income
- 60420
Dwight (60420)
$71,157 median income
- 60437
Kinsman (60437)
$58,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60420, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,102 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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