Roberts, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60962
Ford County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 524
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $61,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roberts pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60962 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roberts, Ford County, Illinois, home to just 524 residents across 104.8 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60962 reports a modest median household income of $61,750 (23% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,554. The poverty rate is 32.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $61,900 (68% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $885; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ford County, so 60962 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 60962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roberts, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60962.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 60962, Roberts, 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
524
Population
104.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60962?
34.0
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$61,750
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$22,554
Per Capita Income
32.6%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60962 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Roberts, 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)
$61,750 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
292housing units
292
Total Housing Units
235
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$61,900
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$885
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 60962, employing approximately 200 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,856,000.
17
Businesses
200
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 23.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 17.6% |
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 60962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60948
Loda (60948)
1,533 residents
- 60921
Chatsworth (60921)
1,519 residents
- 60952
Melvin (60952)
684 residents
- 60962 524
Roberts (60962)
524 residents
- 60968 433
Thawville (60968)
433 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60962 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60962 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
- 60921
Chatsworth (60921)
$78,333 median income
- 60952
Melvin (60952)
$67,083 median income
- 60962
Roberts (60962)
$61,750 median income
- 60968
Thawville (60968)
$46,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60962 ranks #4 of 5 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 60962, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 60962 in?
ZIP code 60962 (Roberts) 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 60962?
ZIP code 60962 in Roberts, IL has a population of 524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60962?
The median household income in ZIP 60962 is $61,750, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60962?
The median home value in ZIP 60962 is $61,900, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60962 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60962?
ZIP code 60962 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60962 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60962?
In ZIP code 60962, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 60962?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60962 is 27.6 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 60962?
In ZIP code 60962, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60962 is 32.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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