PlainZIP

Melvin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60952

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

684
6/sq mi
$67,083
Median income
$88,100
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60952 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melvin, Ford County, Illinois, home to just 684 residents across 106.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60952 reports a modest median household income of $67,083 (16% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,029. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $88,100 (54% below the state average), median rent at $688 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is -. To put 60952 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 60952, Melvin, 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

684

Population

106.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60952?

31.0

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$67,083

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,029

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 60952 ranks nationally

Melvin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,083 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

296

Total Housing Units

261

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$88,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$688

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 60952, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,235,000.

10

Businesses

55

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 40.0%

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 60952 vs 60933 →

ZIP 60952 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 60952 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60952 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 60952 ranks #3 of 7 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
60933 Elliott, IL 302 7.0 mi
60962 Roberts, IL 524 5.4 mi
61773 Sibley, IL 477 6.9 mi
61775 Strawn, IL 307 8.5 mi
60936 Gibson City, IL 4,321 8.7 mi
60957 Paxton, IL 5,615 10.4 mi
60968 Thawville, IL 433 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ford County

60957 standard
Paxton, IL
Pop: 5,615
60936 standard
Gibson City, IL
Pop: 4,321
60959 standard
Piper City, IL
Pop: 1,082
60919 standard
Cabery, IL
Pop: 558
60962 standard
Roberts, IL
Pop: 524
61773 standard
Sibley, IL
Pop: 477

Related Areas

Ford County Melvin, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60952 in? ▼
ZIP code 60952 (Melvin) 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 60952? ▼
ZIP code 60952 in Melvin, IL has a population of 684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60952 is $67,083, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60952 is $88,100, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60952 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60952? ▼
ZIP code 60952 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60952? ▼
In ZIP code 60952, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60952? ▼
In ZIP code 60952, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60952 is 13.9% 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.