ZIP Code 60963

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Rossville · Vermilion County · Illinois

Population
1,807

9/sq mi

Median income
$66,250

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,300

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 36.5

Land area
200.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 60963 in Rossville, Illinois has a population of 1,807. The median household income is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $98,300, 65% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.8 square miles in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,807 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60963 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60963 sits at $66,250 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,361. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $98,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 60963 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60963.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60963, Rossville, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,807

Population

200.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60963?

36.5

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$30,361

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

650

Total Housing Units

535

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$98,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$787

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 60963, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,332,000.

26

Businesses

152

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 19.2%
Construction 4 15.4%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Wholesale trade 3 11.5%

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 60963 vs 61811 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61811 Alvin, IL 703 5.3 mi
60942 Hoopeston, IL 6,181 6.9 mi
61848 Henning, IL 227 5.0 mi
61814 Bismarck, IL 1,157 10.2 mi
61831 Collison, IL 157 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60963 in?
ZIP code 60963 (Rossville) 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 60963?
ZIP code 60963 in Rossville, IL has a population of 1,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60963?
The median household income in ZIP 60963 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60963?
The median home value in ZIP 60963 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60963?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60963 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60963?
ZIP code 60963 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60963?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60963 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60963?
In ZIP code 60963, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 60963?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60963 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60963?
In ZIP code 60963, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60963?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60963 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rossville, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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