PlainZIP

Paxton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60957

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

5,615
22/sq mi
$69,014
Median income
$131,800
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60957 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60957 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois, home to 5,615 residents across 258.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60957 reports a modest median household income of $69,014 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,034. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $131,800 (31% below the state average), median rent at $783 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60957, plus 6 more within Ford 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 60957

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paxton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60957.

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 60957, Paxton, 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

5,615

Population

258.8

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60957?

39.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$69,014

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,034

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60957 ranks nationally

Paxton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,014 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,539

Total Housing Units

2,341

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$131,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1958

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

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60957 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 136
2021 +12.3% 153
2022 +9.2% 167
2023 +3.2% 172
2024 +17.6% 202

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 127 business establishments in ZIP 60957, employing approximately 1,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,835,000.

127

Businesses

1,275

Employees

$54.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 15.0%
Retail trade 17 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 14 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.9%
Finance and insurance 9 7.1%
Manufacturing 6 4.7%
Wholesale trade 6 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.9%
Utilities 3 2.4%
Information 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60957 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 60957 ranks #2 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 60957 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 60957 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
60949 Ludlow, IL 636 4.6 mi
60948 Loda, IL 1,533 6.4 mi
61866 Rantoul, IL 14,048 9.1 mi
60933 Elliott, IL 302 7.3 mi
60952 Melvin, IL 684 10.4 mi
61847 Gifford, IL 1,256 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ford County

60936 standard
Gibson City, IL
Pop: 4,321
60959 standard
Piper City, IL
Pop: 1,082
60952 standard
Melvin, IL
Pop: 684
60919 standard
Cabery, IL
Pop: 558
60962 standard
Roberts, IL
Pop: 524
61773 standard
Sibley, IL
Pop: 477

Related Areas

Ford County Paxton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60957 in? ▼
ZIP code 60957 (Paxton) 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 60957? ▼
ZIP code 60957 in Paxton, IL has a population of 5,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60957? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60957 is $69,014, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60957? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60957 is $131,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60957? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60957 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60957? ▼
ZIP code 60957 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60957? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60957 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60957? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60957 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 60957? ▼
In ZIP code 60957, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 60957? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60957 is 28.4 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 60957? ▼
In ZIP code 60957, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60957? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60957 is 7.3% 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.