PlainZIP

Rankin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60960

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

1,064
5/sq mi
$56,518
Median income
$71,300
Median home value
5.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rankin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60960 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60960 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rankin, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to just 1,064 residents across 217.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60960 reports a modest median household income of $56,518 (29% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $21,714. Local economic indicators show a 31.2% poverty rate alongside 15.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $71,300 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $771 monthly, and 73.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 60960 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermilion 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 60960, Rankin, 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

1,064

Population

217.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60960?

33.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$56,518

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$21,714

Per Capita Income

31.2%

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60960 ranks nationally

Rankin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,518 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%

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

What does housing look like?

377

Total Housing Units

320

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.3%

$71,300

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 60960, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,167,000.

11

Businesses

98

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 60960 vs 60932 →

ZIP 60960 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 60960 ranks #4 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 60960 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 60960 ranks #6 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
60932 East Lynn, IL 78 4.7 mi
60924 Cissna Park, IL 1,635 8.2 mi
61862 Penfield, IL 510 9.7 mi
60926 Claytonville, IL 67 10.2 mi
61865 Potomac, IL 1,391 10.4 mi
61847 Gifford, IL 1,256 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

61832 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 37,290
61834 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 8,454
60942 standard
Hoopeston, IL
Pop: 6,181
61846 standard
Georgetown, IL
Pop: 5,101
61883 standard
Westville, IL
Pop: 4,438
61858 standard
Oakwood, IL
Pop: 3,124

Related Areas

Vermilion County Rankin, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60960 in? ▼
ZIP code 60960 (Rankin) 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 60960? ▼
ZIP code 60960 in Rankin, IL has a population of 1,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60960? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60960 is $56,518, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60960? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60960 is $71,300, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60960? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60960 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60960? ▼
ZIP code 60960 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60960? ▼
In ZIP code 60960, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.1% 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 60960? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60960 is 29.7 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 60960? ▼
In ZIP code 60960, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60960? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60960 is 31.2% 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.