| ZIP Code | 60935 |
|---|---|
| City | Essex |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 587 ft |
| Latitude | 41.170462 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.175879 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 322 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 96 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 103 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 89 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 168 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,391 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,900 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo |
| Total Units | 463 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 463 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 60935 is located in Essex, Illinois, within Kankakee County. With a population of 1,222, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.6 years. Economically, 60935 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,391 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60935 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 60935 is primarily White (82.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60935 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 60935 in Essex, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,222 residents, a median household income of $105,391, and a median home value of $245,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.