Zip code 60960: Rankin, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 60960
60960 is a rural zip code in Rankin, Illinois (Vermilion County), covering 83 sq mi of land. About 946 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 33.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,518 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $71,300, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $771 a month.
5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.7 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.
How 60960 compares
- Unemployment rate15.4%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%48th of 1,340 in IL
- Poverty rate31.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%44th of 1,339 in IL
- Residents under 1827.4%88thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%175th of 1,342 in IL
- Housing vacancy15.1%87thU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%271st of 1,338 in IL
- 82ndU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%323rd of 1,340 in IL
- Broadband access95.6%81stStrengthU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%156th of 1,338 in IL
- Average commute29.7 min72ndU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min391st of 1,317 in IL
- 67thU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%269th of 1,291 in IL
- Homeownership rate73.8%63rdU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%959th of 1,338 in IL
- Uninsured rate7.8%58thU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%278th of 1,341 in IL
- Work from home13.1%52ndU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%375th of 1,339 in IL
- Government workers10.4%22ndU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%968th of 1,340 in IL
- Median household income$56,51816thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,102nd of 1,316 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$38,04216thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,140th of 1,336 in IL
- Tech workers1.1%15thU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%734th of 1,340 in IL
- Veterans2.9%14thU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%1,197th of 1,342 in IL
- Median age33.413thU.S. 38.9 · IL 391,244th of 1,342 in IL
- 8thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,279th of 1,342 in IL
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274909th of 1,170 in IL
- 5thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.4811,018th of 1,336 in IL
- Per capita income$21,7144thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,307th of 1,341 in IL
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,068th of 1,342 in IL
- Population9461stU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798933rd of 1,342 in IL
- Population density12/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,236th of 1,342 in IL
- Median home value$71,3001stU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,252nd of 1,311 in IL
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,292nd of 1,340 in IL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,319th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,275th of 1,340 in IL
| Measure | 60960 | Vermilion | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 15.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 48th of 1,340 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 31.2% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 44th of 1,339 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.4% | 23.4% | 21.8% | 22% | 175th of 1,342 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.1% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 271st of 1,338 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.8% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 10% | 323rd of 1,340 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 95.6% | 87.6% | 90.8% | 91% | 156th of 1,338 | |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 20.1 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 391st of 1,317 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 55.2% | 46.3% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 269th of 1,291 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73.8% | 70.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 959th of 1,338 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.8% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 278th of 1,341 | |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 9.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 375th of 1,339 | |
| Government workers | 10.4% | 17.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 968th of 1,340 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,518 | $56,877 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 1,102nd of 1,316 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,042 | $43,182 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 1,140th of 1,336 | |
| Tech workers | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 734th of 1,340 | |
| Veterans | 2.9% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1,197th of 1,342 | |
| Median age | 33.4 | 41.3 | 39 | 38.9 | 1,244th of 1,342 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 9.8% | 20.3% | 17% | 17.2% | 1,279th of 1,342 | |
| Median gross rent | $771 | $838 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 909th of 1,170 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.366 | 0.442 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 1,018th of 1,336 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $21,714 | $31,655 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 1,307th of 1,341 | |
| Diversity index | 8 | 38.6 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 1,068th of 1,342 | |
| Population | 946 | 72,386 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 933rd of 1,342 | |
| Population density | 12/sq mi | 81/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,236th of 1,342 | |
| Median home value | $71,300 | $97,200 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 1,252nd of 1,311 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 5.1% | 19.2% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 1,292nd of 1,340 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.8% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 1,319th of 1,342 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 1,275th of 1,340 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White96%
- Black0%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 320
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 78.8%
- Married couples
- 49.1%
- Living alone
- 16.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.9%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 377
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Vacant
- 15.1%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 55.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 10.3%
- Home value to income
- 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 60960 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $15,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,125 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,625 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0.5%
- Households with broadband
- 95.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60%
- No internet access
- 3.4%
- Without health insurance
- 7.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rankin
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Vermilion County
- Center point
- 40.4390° N, 87.8907° W
- Land area
- 83 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
60960 spans 4 counties
- Vermilion County67% of land
- Ford County22% of land
- Iroquois County9% of land
- Champaign County2% of land
Zip codes near 60960
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60932 | East Lynn, IL | 5.1 mi | $243,544 |
| 60924 | Cissna Park, IL | 8.4 mi | $78,250 |
| 61862 | Penfield, IL | 9.9 mi | $114,250 |
| 60926 | Claytonville, IL | 9.9 mi | $45,313 |
| 61865 | Potomac, IL | 11 mi | $66,786 |
| 60939 | Goodwine, IL | 11 mi | — |
| 61847 | Gifford, IL | 11 mi | $92,344 |
| 60948 | Loda, IL | 11 mi | $106,250 |
| 60949 | Ludlow, IL | 12 mi | $60,750 |
| 60942 | Hoopeston, IL | 12 mi | $61,083 |
| 60957 | Paxton, IL | 13 mi | $69,014 |
| 60918 | Buckley, IL | 13 mi | $73,500 |
Questions about 60960
What city is zip code 60960?
60960 is assigned to Rankin, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 60960 in?
60960 is mostly in Vermilion County, but it extends into 3 other counties.
What is the population of 60960?
About 946 people live in 60960, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 60960 in?
60960 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 60960?
The median household income in 60960 is $56,518.
What zip codes are near 60960?
The closest zip codes to 60960 are 60932, 60924, 61862, 60926, 61865.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60960, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.