ZIP Code 60917

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Source:

Buckingham · Kankakee County · Illinois

Population
574

6/sq mi

Median income
$75,441

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$194,600

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 50.5

Land area
95.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60917 in Buckingham, Illinois has a population of 574. The median household income is $75,441, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $194,600, 30% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60917 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.7 square miles in Buckingham, Kankakee County, Illinois. The area is home to 574 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60917 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60917 sits at $75,441 (6% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,226. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $194,600 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60917 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kankakee County, so you can benchmark 60917 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60917, Buckingham, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

574

Population

95.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60917?

50.5

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$75,441

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,226

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

176

Total Housing Units

172

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$194,600

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,313

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60917 vs 60969 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60969 Union Hill, IL 65 5.0 mi
60961 Reddick, IL 700 4.9 mi
60941 Herscher, IL 2,039 5.5 mi
60919 Cabery, IL 558 4.7 mi
60920 Campus, IL 178 6.2 mi
60935 Essex, IL 1,064 8.9 mi
60946 Kempton, IL 426 8.9 mi
60474 South Wilmington, IL 760 10.6 mi
60913 Bonfield, IL 1,617 9.7 mi
60424 Gardner, IL 2,440 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60917 in?
ZIP code 60917 (Buckingham) 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 60917?
ZIP code 60917 in Buckingham, IL has a population of 574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60917?
The median household income in ZIP 60917 is $75,441, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60917?
The median home value in ZIP 60917 is $194,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60917 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60917?
In ZIP code 60917, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 60917?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60917 is 25.1 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 60917?
In ZIP code 60917, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60917 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buckingham, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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