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 Moderate-density area
- $61,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hoopeston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60942 (Hoopeston, IL) rose +37.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 142.2 in 2023 to 195.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,686. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,000 (52% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $893; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion County, so 60942 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 60942
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoopeston, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60942.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60942?
39.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$61,083
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,686
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60942 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hoopeston, 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)
$61,083 24th percentile higher than 24% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,501housing units
2,501
Total Housing Units
2,247
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,000
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60942
Hoopeston (60942)
6,181 residents
- 60963 1,807
Rossville (60963)
1,807 residents
- 60973 385
Wellington (60973)
385 residents
- 60932 78
East Lynn (60932)
78 residents
- 60926 67
Claytonville (60926)
67 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60942 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60942 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60932
East Lynn (60932)
$243,544 median income
- 60973 $85,250
Wellington (60973)
$85,250 median income
- 60963 $66,250
Rossville (60963)
$66,250 median income
- 60942 $61,083
Hoopeston (60942)
$61,083 median income
- 60926 $45,313
Claytonville (60926)
$45,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60942, 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 (6,181 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 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.
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