Gibson City, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60936
Ford County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,321
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,323
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gibson City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60936 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 60936 (Gibson City, IL) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.4 in 2023 to 172.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60936 covers 261.9 square miles in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,321 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60936 reports a modest median household income of $51,323 (36% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,881. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,200 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $945; owner occupancy is 63.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ford County, so 60936 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 60936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gibson City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60936.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 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 60936, Gibson City, 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
4,321
Population
261.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60936?
44.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
5.5%
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?
$51,323
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$34,881
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60936 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Gibson City, 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)
$51,323 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,960housing units
1,960
Total Housing Units
1,947
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1957
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60936 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +15.3% | 139 |
| 2021 | -3.1% | 135 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 163 |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 157 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 173 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 60936, employing approximately 2,421 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,147,000.
144
Businesses
2,421
Employees
$135.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 60936 vs 60933 →
ZIP 60936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60936
Gibson City (60936)
4,321 residents
- 60952 684
Melvin (60952)
684 residents
- 61773 477
Sibley (61773)
477 residents
- 61845 364
Foosland (61845)
364 residents
- 60933 302
Elliott (60933)
302 residents
- 61731 280
Cropsey (61731)
280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60936 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61845
Foosland (61845)
$91,389 median income
- 61773
Sibley (61773)
$83,750 median income
- 60952
Melvin (60952)
$67,083 median income
- 60936
Gibson City (60936)
$51,323 median income
- 60933
Elliott (60933)
$51,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60936 ranks #4 of 5 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 60936, 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 (4,321 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 60936 in?
ZIP code 60936 (Gibson City) is located in Ford County, Illinois. Ford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ford-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60936?
ZIP code 60936 in Gibson City, IL has a population of 4,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60936?
The median household income in ZIP 60936 is $51,323, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60936?
The median home value in ZIP 60936 is $157,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60936 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60936?
ZIP code 60936 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 2,421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60936 are: Health care and social assistance (32), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60936?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60936 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 60936?
In ZIP code 60936, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 60936?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60936 is 17.8 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 60936?
In ZIP code 60936, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60936 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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