| ZIP Code | 60420 |
|---|---|
| City | Dwight |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 629 ft |
| Latitude | 41.087649 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.420894 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.8% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,063 (37.7%) |
| Some College | 392 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 537 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 178 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 606 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,184 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,800 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $984/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,002 |
| Vacant Units | 161 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,002 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 161 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 60420 is located in Dwight, Illinois, within Livingston County. With a population of 4,672, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 60420 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,184 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60420 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $984 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 60420 is primarily White (87.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60420 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 60420 in Dwight, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,672 residents, a median household income of $68,184, and a median home value of $161,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.