ZIP Code 60936
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Gibson City · Ford County · Illinois
- Population
- 4,321
- Median income
- $51,323
- Median home value
- $157,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.7%
- Land area
- 261.9 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
Chicago
ZIP code 60936 in Gibson City, Illinois has a population of 4,321. The median household income is $51,323, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $157,200, 43% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.9 square miles in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,321 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 60936 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60936 sits at $51,323 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,881. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $157,200 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $945 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ford County, so you can benchmark 60936 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 60936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,881
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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