Kankakee, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60901
Kankakee County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,157
- 150/sq mi High-density area
- $58,309
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kankakee pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 150
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60901 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 60901 (Kankakee, IL) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.8 in 2023 to 175.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, with 37,157 residents across 248.0 square miles, a density of 150 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60901 reports a modest median household income of $58,309 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,666. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,200 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,045; owner occupancy is 61.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kankakee County, so 60901 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 60901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kankakee, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 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 60901, Kankakee, 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
37,157
Population
248.0
Area (sq mi)
150
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60901?
37.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
10.4%
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?
$58,309
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$31,666
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60901 ranks nationally
Kankakee, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,309 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US 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
15,065housing units
15,065
Total Housing Units
12,813
Occupied Units
2,252
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,045
Median Rent
1961
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60901 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 119 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 132 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 149 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 157 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 175 |
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 741 business establishments in ZIP 60901, employing approximately 12,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $705,267,000.
741
Businesses
12,016
Employees
$705.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 63 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.4% |
| Information | 15 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60901
Kankakee (60901)
37,157 residents
- 60914
Bourbonnais (60914)
29,107 residents
- 60950 12,168
Manteno (60950)
12,168 residents
- 60915 10,774
Bradley (60915)
10,774 residents
- 60922 2,459
Chebanse (60922)
2,459 residents
- 60910 538
Aroma Park (60910)
538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60950
Manteno (60950)
$89,125 median income
- 60914
Bourbonnais (60914)
$86,223 median income
- 60910
Aroma Park (60910)
$77,321 median income
- 60922
Chebanse (60922)
$62,000 median income
- 60915
Bradley (60915)
$60,563 median income
- 60901
Kankakee (60901)
$58,309 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60901 ranks #6 of 6 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 60901, 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 (37,157 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 60901 in?
ZIP code 60901 (Kankakee) is located in Kankakee County, Illinois. Kankakee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kankakee-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60901?
ZIP code 60901 in Kankakee, IL has a population of 37,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60901?
The median household income in ZIP 60901 is $58,309, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60901?
The median home value in ZIP 60901 is $151,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60901 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60901?
ZIP code 60901 has 741 business establishments employing approximately 12,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60901 are: Health care and social assistance (113), Retail trade (100), Other services (except public administration) (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60901 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 60901?
In ZIP code 60901, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 60901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60901 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60901?
In ZIP code 60901, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60901 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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