60960 ZIP Code — Rankin, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 60960 is located in Rankin, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 82.54 square miles and serves a population of 872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60960

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 $78,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,393. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

872

population

82.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rankin	Acceptable
Rankin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61862 Penfield (9 mi) 61865 Potomac (9.3 mi) 60924 Cissna Park (9.4 mi) 60948 Loda (10.5 mi) 61847 Gifford (11.3 mi) 60949 Ludlow (11.5 mi) 60963 Rossville (11.6 mi) 60957 Paxton (12.6 mi) 60942 Hoopeston (12.8 mi) 61812 Armstrong (13 mi) 60973 Wellington (13.4 mi) 61831 Collison (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	872
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	82.54 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.4290
Longitude	-87.8821
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

872

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$52,393

Median household income

$25,689

Per capita income

$78,500

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	247	28.3%
18 and over	625	71.7%
65 and over	98	11.2%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	851	97.6%
Two or more races	21	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$52,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 44.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,500
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	45.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	81	25.2%
Households with children under 18	157	48.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	22.4%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	30.2%
Married	42.9%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	9.0%
Divorced	15.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 34.5%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.5%
Kindergarten	18	7.1%
Elementary school	134	52.8%
High school	54	21.3%
College / grad school	34	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Finance & real estate 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Professional & management 3.9%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.2%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	29.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 75.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.3%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	830	95.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	872	100.0%
Born in same state	858	98.4%
Born in different state	744	85.3%
Foreign born	14	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	15.3%
Arab	119	13.6%
French	27	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.6%
Polish	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60960

What city is ZIP code 60960 in?

ZIP code 60960 is primarily assigned to Rankin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60960 in?

ZIP code 60960 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60960?

9% 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 60960?

21% of residents in ZIP code 60960 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60960?

The median home value in ZIP code 60960 is $78,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 60960?

ZIP code 60960 has an estimated population of 872 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60960 in?

ZIP code 60960 observes the CST timezone.