Zip code 60963: Rossville, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 60963
60963 is a rural zip code in Rossville, Illinois (Vermilion County), covering 78 sq mi of land. About 1,460 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 36.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $66,250 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,300, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $787 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and healthcare.
How 60963 compares
- Residents under 1831.7%98thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%66th of 1,342 in IL
- Housing vacancy17.7%91stU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%195th of 1,338 in IL
- Government workers17.9%76thU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%366th of 1,340 in IL
- Healthcare workers11.2%73rdU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%452nd of 1,340 in IL
- Work from home15.4%63rdU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%276th of 1,339 in IL
- Veterans6.6%61stU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%643rd of 1,342 in IL
- Homeownership rate71.8%58thU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,020th of 1,338 in IL
- 55thU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481356th of 1,336 in IL
- Poverty rate11.1%51stU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%544th of 1,339 in IL
- 50thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%957th of 1,342 in IL
- 47thU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%401st of 1,291 in IL
- 42ndU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%686th of 1,340 in IL
- Median age36.531stU.S. 38.9 · IL 391,110th of 1,342 in IL
- Median household income$66,25030thU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390860th of 1,316 in IL
- Average commute22.7 min27thU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min999th of 1,317 in IL
- Broadband access87.7%22ndU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%799th of 1,338 in IL
- Per capita income$30,36120thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,086th of 1,341 in IL
- 20thU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5484th of 1,342 in IL
- Uninsured rate3.5%17thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%839th of 1,341 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$38,39317thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,130th of 1,336 in IL
- 16thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%844th of 1,340 in IL
- 10thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%992nd of 1,340 in IL
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%821st of 1,340 in IL
- 7thU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%748th of 1,342 in IL
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274873rd of 1,170 in IL
- Population1,4602ndU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798769th of 1,342 in IL
- Population density19/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,069th of 1,342 in IL
- Median home value$98,3002ndU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,096th of 1,311 in IL
| Measure | 60963 | Vermilion | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 31.7% | 23.4% | 21.8% | 22% | 66th of 1,342 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.7% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 195th of 1,338 | |
| Government workers | 17.9% | 17.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 366th of 1,340 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 452nd of 1,340 | |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 9.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 276th of 1,339 | |
| Veterans | 6.6% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 643rd of 1,342 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.8% | 70.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 1,020th of 1,338 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.441 | 0.442 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 356th of 1,336 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.1% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 544th of 1,339 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.5% | 20.3% | 17% | 17.2% | 957th of 1,342 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50% | 46.3% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 401st of 1,291 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.7% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 10% | 686th of 1,340 | |
| Median age | 36.5 | 41.3 | 39 | 38.9 | 1,110th of 1,342 | |
| Median household income | $66,250 | $56,877 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 860th of 1,316 | |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 20.1 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 999th of 1,317 | |
| Broadband access | 87.7% | 87.6% | 90.8% | 91% | 799th of 1,338 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,361 | $31,655 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 1,086th of 1,341 | |
| Diversity index | 27 | 38.6 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 484th of 1,342 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.5% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 839th of 1,341 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,393 | $43,182 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 1,130th of 1,336 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.2% | 19.2% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 844th of 1,340 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 992nd of 1,340 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 821st of 1,340 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% | 1.8% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 748th of 1,342 | |
| Median gross rent | $787 | $838 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 873rd of 1,170 | |
| Population | 1,460 | 72,386 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 769th of 1,342 | |
| Population density | 19/sq mi | 81/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,069th of 1,342 | |
| Median home value | $98,300 | $97,200 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 1,096th of 1,311 |
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
- White84%
- Black0%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 535
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 70.1%
- Married couples
- 49.2%
- Living alone
- 28%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.6%
- 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
- 650
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Vacant
- 17.7%
- Median year built
- 1944
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.8%
- Home value to income
- 1.5× (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 | 60963 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,343 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,083 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,417 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.8%
- Households with broadband
- 87.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.2%
- No internet access
- 10.7%
- Without health insurance
- 3.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rossville
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Vermilion County
- Center point
- 40.3685° N, 87.6511° W
- Land area
- 78 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Rossville2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 60963
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61848 | Henning, IL | 5 mi | $79,500 |
| 61811 | Alvin, IL | 5.3 mi | $77,222 |
| 60942 | Hoopeston, IL | 6.8 mi | $61,083 |
| 61865 | Potomac, IL | 9.2 mi | $66,786 |
| 60932 | East Lynn, IL | 10 mi | $243,544 |
| 61814 | Bismarck, IL | 10 mi | $59,408 |
| 47917 | Ambia, IN | 12 mi | $66,250 |
| 60973 | Wellington, IL | 12 mi | $85,250 |
| 47991 | West Lebanon, IN | 12 mi | $105,842 |
| 61831 | Collison, IL | 13 mi | $103,750 |
| 47993 | Williamsport, IN | 13 mi | $72,455 |
| 60960 | Rankin, IL | 14 mi | $56,518 |
Zip codes like 60963 elsewhere
Questions about 60963
What city is zip code 60963?
60963 is assigned to Rossville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 60963 in?
60963 is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
What is the population of 60963?
About 1,460 people live in 60963, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 60963 in?
60963 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 60963?
The median household income in 60963 is $66,250.
What zip codes are near 60963?
The closest zip codes to 60963 are 61848, 61811, 60942, 61865, 60932.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60963, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.