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Hoopeston, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60942

Vermilion County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,181
21/sq mi
$61,083
Median income
$92,000
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hoopeston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60942 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60942 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to 6,181 residents across 298.6 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60942 reports a modest median household income of $61,083 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,686. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. The typical home here is valued at $92,000 (52% below the state average); renters pay a median of $893 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60942, plus 6 more within Vermilion County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 60942

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoopeston, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60942.

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 60942, Hoopeston, 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

6,181

Population

298.6

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60942?

39.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$61,083

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$32,686

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60942 ranks nationally

Hoopeston, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,083 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,501

Total Housing Units

2,247

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$92,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1941

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

+37.4%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60942 have increased 37.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 141
2021 +8.5% 153
2022 +14.7% 175
2023 -18.8% 142
2024 +37.4% 195

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 101 business establishments in ZIP 60942, employing approximately 1,464 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,369,000.

101

Businesses

1,464

Employees

$71.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 21.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.9%
Construction 8 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.9%
Wholesale trade 7 6.9%
Manufacturing 6 5.9%
Finance and insurance 6 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.0%

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 60942 vs 60973 →

ZIP 60942 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 60942 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 60942 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 60942 ranks #4 of 5 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
60973 Wellington, IL 385 5.3 mi
60963 Rossville, IL 1,807 6.9 mi
60932 East Lynn, IL 78 7.6 mi
60926 Claytonville, IL 67 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

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Danville, IL
Pop: 37,290
61834 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 8,454
61846 standard
Georgetown, IL
Pop: 5,101
61883 standard
Westville, IL
Pop: 4,438
61858 standard
Oakwood, IL
Pop: 3,124
61817 standard
Catlin, IL
Pop: 2,583

Related Areas

Vermilion County Hoopeston, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60942 in? ▼
ZIP code 60942 (Hoopeston) is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60942? ▼
ZIP code 60942 in Hoopeston, IL has a population of 6,181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60942? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60942 is $61,083, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60942? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60942 is $92,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60942? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60942 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60942? ▼
ZIP code 60942 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 1,464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60942? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60942 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60942? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60942 increased by 37.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 60942? ▼
In ZIP code 60942, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 60942? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60942 is 19.9 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 60942? ▼
In ZIP code 60942, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60942? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60942 is 14.4% 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.