60901 ZIP Code
Kankakee, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60901 |
| City/Town: | Kankakee |
| County: | Kankakee |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,968 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,915 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,950 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,502 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,700 |
| Land Area: | 97.3 sq miles
252.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1094, -87.9028 |
Population Information (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,968 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,553 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,415 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,180 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,226 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,602 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,030 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,957 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,380 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,439 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,017 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,011 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,572 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,094 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,701 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 759 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $980 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,502 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,145 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,357 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,866 | 59.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,279 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,973 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,425 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,196 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,932 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,855 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,906 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,065 | 9.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,594 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,915 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,860 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,579 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,950 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,691 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,681 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,010 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,924 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,786 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,144 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 742 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,840 | 58.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,526 | 31.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 242 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,266 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,980 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,650 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,513 | 16.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,065 | 14.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 104 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 341 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,455 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 685 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,146 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,549 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,514 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,328 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,268 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,708 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 912 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 580 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,298 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,519 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 325 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 242 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 451 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 602 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 179 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 848 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,032 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 356 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,718 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,068 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 255 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 573 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,050 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,961 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,290 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 767 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 584 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,075 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,963 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,059 | 47.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,359 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,433 | 71.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,252 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,704 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,107 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,877 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,959 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 252 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 704 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 615 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 588 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 582 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,261 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 541 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 131 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 750 | 4.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 739 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 406 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,623 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,032 | 19.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,442 | 15.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,439 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,926 | 25.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 431 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,577 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,129 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,326 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,655 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 384 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,344 | 78.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 389 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,369 | 18.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,546 | 11.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,641 | 35.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,492 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,466 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 666 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,875 | 23.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,820 | 23.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,342 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,177 | 15.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 808 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,377 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $980 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,145 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,483 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,693 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,633 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,610 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,808 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,778 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,114 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,475 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,136 | 46.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 222 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,118 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,233 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,566 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 570 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 370 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,459 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,661 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,506 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,795 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,807 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,434 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,480 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 608 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,478 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,394 | 43.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,169 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,354 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,231 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,047 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 123 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 76 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,082 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 129 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,886 | 2237.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,886 | 2237.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,886 | 2237.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 90 | 69.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 21.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,529 | 1960.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 3.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,788 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,726 | 84.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,062 | 15.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,638 | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 352 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 33 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,145 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,826 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Kankakee, IL60901