60942 ZIP Code — Hoopeston, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 60942 is located in Hoopeston, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 115.31 square miles and serves a population of 5,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60942

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $46,452. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,717

population

115.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoopeston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60973 Wellington (1.9 mi) 60953 Milford (7.5 mi) 47917 Ambia (10.2 mi) 60963 Rossville (11.7 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (12.4 mi) 60960 Rankin (12.8 mi) 61811 Alvin (14.8 mi) 47921 Boswell (15.7 mi) 47942 Earl Park (16.7 mi) 61865 Potomac (17.1 mi) 60966 Sheldon (18.2 mi) 47944 Fowler (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,717
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	115.31 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.5114
Longitude	-87.6638
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,717

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$46,452

Median household income

$25,049

Per capita income

$72,700

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

2,101

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

125

190

5–9

192

198

10–14

199

129

15–19

129

193

20–24

195

387

25–34

390

223

35–44

225

450

45–54

453

206

55–59

207

175

60–64

177

364

65–74

367

140

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,211	21.2%
18 and over	4,506	78.8%
65 and over	1,150	20.1%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Black or African American 4.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 2.1%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,911	81.2%
Hispanic or Latino	331	5.5%
Black or African American	293	4.8%
Two or more races	263	4.3%
Asian	125	2.1%
Other race	95	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$46,452

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,700
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	54.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.5%
Electricity	38.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,078	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	163	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	585	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	557	23.4%
Households with children under 18	551	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	842	35.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	22.8%
Married	44.1%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	8.7%	13.1%
Divorced	11.2%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.0%
Kindergarten	58	5.4%
Elementary school	713	66.8%
High school	190	17.8%
College / grad school	75	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.2%

Professional & management 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 41.5%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 46.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	417	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,468	95.6%
Spanish	95	1.7%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	85	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,599	97.9%
Born in same state	5,558	97.2%
Born in different state	4,590	80.3%
Foreign born	41	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	118	2.1%
Not a US citizen	118	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	602	10.5%
Italian	469	8.2%
Arab	373	6.5%
Polish	163	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	112	2%
English	87	1.5%
Norwegian	21	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60942

What city is ZIP code 60942 in?

ZIP code 60942 is primarily assigned to Hoopeston, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60942 in?

ZIP code 60942 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60942?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60942?

22% of residents in ZIP code 60942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60942 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 60942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60942?

The median home value in ZIP code 60942 is $72,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 60942 in?

ZIP code 60942 observes the CST timezone.