Momence, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60954
Kankakee County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,104
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Momence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60954 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 60954 (Momence, IL) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.4 in 2023 to 170.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60954 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Momence, Kankakee County, Illinois, home to 6,104 residents across 171.9 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60954 reports a modest median household income of $65,906 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,568. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,600 (15% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $819; 75.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kankakee County, so 60954 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 60954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Momence, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60954.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 60954, Momence, 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
6,104
Population
171.9
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60954?
40.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
6.2%
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?
$65,906
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,568
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60954 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Momence, 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)
$65,906 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,520housing units
2,520
Total Housing Units
2,277
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1961
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60954 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 123 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 142 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 157 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 160 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 170 |
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 109 business establishments in ZIP 60954, employing approximately 2,468 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,465,000.
109
Businesses
2,468
Employees
$119.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.7% |
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 60954 vs 60940 →
ZIP 60954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60954
Momence (60954)
6,104 residents
- 60964
Saint Anne (60964)
4,968 residents
- 60940
Grant Park (60940)
3,369 residents
- 60958 2,135
Pembroke Township (60958)
2,135 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60954 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60940
Grant Park (60940)
$97,361 median income
- 60964
Saint Anne (60964)
$82,083 median income
- 60954
Momence (60954)
$65,906 median income
- 60958 $32,153
Pembroke Township (60958)
$32,153 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60954 ranks #3 of 4 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 60954, 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 (6,104 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 60954 in?
ZIP code 60954 (Momence) is located in Kankakee County, Illinois. Kankakee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kankakee-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60954?
ZIP code 60954 in Momence, IL has a population of 6,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60954?
The median household income in ZIP 60954 is $65,906, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60954?
The median home value in ZIP 60954 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60954 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60954?
ZIP code 60954 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 2,468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60954 are: Health care and social assistance (20), Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60954?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60954 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 60954?
In ZIP code 60954, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 60954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60954 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60954?
In ZIP code 60954, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60954 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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