Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,293 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 23,578 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 9,439 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 11,407 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 7,102 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,022 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,183 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,654 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,070/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 45,101 |
| Vacant Units | 4,464 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kankakee County is located in Illinois and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 105,699 residents. With a median age of 38.84, it is a middle-aged county.
Kankakee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,182 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Kankakee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $189,654 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,069. Homeownership rates are high at 68.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kankakee County are majority White (68.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Kankakee County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60910 | Aroma Park | 568 | $69,375 | $141,400 | $861 | 3.6% | 31.2% |
| 60913 | Bonfield | 1,597 | $90,536 | $252,500 | $780 | 4.0% | 32.1% |
| 60914 | Bourbonnais | 28,503 | $88,688 | $240,500 | $1,206 | 4.6% | 42.6% |
| 60915 | Bradley | 10,217 | $55,773 | $143,100 | $1,106 | 4.3% | 20.4% |
| 60917 | Buckingham | 467 | $76,875 | $182,200 | — | 1.5% | 35.4% |
| 60935 | Essex | 1,222 | $105,391 | $245,900 | $1,147 | 2.5% | 32.8% |
| 60940 | Grant Park | 3,509 | $97,778 | $244,800 | $1,201 | 7.1% | 28.0% |
| 60941 | Herscher | 1,603 | $92,969 | $198,300 | $1,176 | 7.8% | 43.0% |
| 60901 | Kankakee | 33,224 | $54,557 | $143,200 | $1,020 | 6.1% | 26.3% |
| 60950 | Manteno | 11,902 | $87,848 | $244,000 | $1,008 | 2.5% | 35.7% |
| 60954 | Momence | 5,586 | $58,636 | $159,000 | $838 | 5.2% | 22.4% |
| 60958 | Pembroke Township | 1,488 | $35,074 | $78,100 | $900 | 10.8% | 22.4% |
| 60961 | Reddick | 928 | $61,193 | $160,200 | $1,288 | 22.3% | 32.8% |
| 60964 | Saint Anne | 4,819 | $80,649 | $178,100 | $937 | 5.0% | 28.0% |
| 60969 | Union Hill | 66 | $117,750 | $154,200 | — | 0.0% | 56.8% |