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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
$58,309
Median income
$151,200
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,666. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Housing costs here run $151,200 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,045 a month; 61.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 60901 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kankakee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60901?

37.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 29.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,065

Total Housing Units

12,813

Occupied Units

2,252

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$151,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60901 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 60901 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 60901 ranks #6 of 6 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
60915 Bradley, IL 10,774 3.1 mi
60914 Bourbonnais, IL 29,107 5.6 mi
60910 Aroma Park, IL 538 5.2 mi
60922 Chebanse, IL 2,459 7.4 mi
60950 Manteno, IL 12,168 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kankakee County

60914 standard
Bourbonnais, IL
Pop: 29,107
60950 standard
Manteno, IL
Pop: 12,168
60915 standard
Bradley, IL
Pop: 10,774
60954 standard
Momence, IL
Pop: 6,104
60964 standard
Saint Anne, IL
Pop: 4,968
60940 standard
Grant Park, IL
Pop: 3,369

Related Areas

Kankakee County Kankakee, IL Illinois

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.

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