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 Moderate-density area
- $69,014
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60957 (Paxton, IL) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.1 in 2023 to 202.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,034. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 1.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,800 (31% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $783; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ford County, so 60957 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 60957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paxton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60957.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60957?
39.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.5%
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?
$69,014
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,034
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60957 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Paxton, 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)
$69,014 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
2,539housing units
2,539
Total Housing Units
2,341
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60957 vs 60949 →
ZIP 60957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61866
Rantoul (61866)
14,048 residents
- 60957 5,615
Paxton (60957)
5,615 residents
- 60948 1,533
Loda (60948)
1,533 residents
- 61847 1,256
Gifford (61847)
1,256 residents
- 60952 684
Melvin (60952)
684 residents
- 60949 636
Ludlow (60949)
636 residents
- 60933 302
Elliott (60933)
302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60957 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60957 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60948
Loda (60948)
$106,250 median income
- 61847
Gifford (61847)
$92,344 median income
- 60957
Paxton (60957)
$69,014 median income
- 60952
Melvin (60952)
$67,083 median income
- 60949
Ludlow (60949)
$60,750 median income
- 60933
Elliott (60933)
$51,094 median income
- 61866
Rantoul (61866)
$50,686 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60957, 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 (5,615 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 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.
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