60479 ZIP Code — Verona, IL
Grundy County, Illinois
ZIP code 60479 is located in Verona, Illinois, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 39.21 square miles and serves a population of 676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 779/815.
About ZIP code 60479
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 $184,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,250.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
676
population
39.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60479 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60479
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Verona | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60437 Kinsman (4.9 mi)
60444 Mazon (6.5 mi)
60470 Ransom (8.2 mi)
61360 Seneca (9.3 mi)
60420 Dwight (10.8 mi)
60424 Gardner (10.8 mi)
60450 Morris (11.1 mi)
60407 Braceville (13.2 mi)
61341 Marseilles (13.2 mi)
61313 Blackstone (13.6 mi)
60416 Coal City (13.6 mi)
61325 Grand Ridge (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 676 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2248 |
| Longitude | -88.5225 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 779/815 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 30.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 34.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 29.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
676
Population
17
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$100,250
Median household income
$46,979
Per capita income
$184,700
Median home value
$1,255
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
240
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
8
19
5–9
18
12
10–14
11
41
15–19
41
33
20–24
32
29
25–34
29
32
35–44
32
62
45–54
61
22
55–59
22
37
60–64
37
36
65–74
35
8
75–84
8
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 111 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 565 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 90 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 635 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 30.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 34.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 29.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
0.3%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $100,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.2%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
19.3%
$200k–$300k
15.9%
$300k–$500k
24.0%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,255 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 2.3% |
| Single-family detached | 93.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 40.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.9% |
| Electricity | 9.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.2% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 164 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 70 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 61 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 73 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 59 | 19.5% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 33.1% |
| Married | 56.0% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 52 | 40.0% |
| High school | 23 | 17.7% |
| College / grad school | 51 | 39.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
25.8%
Agriculture & mining
14.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.6%
Professional & management
9.9%
Education & healthcare
6.8%
Construction
6.3%
Wholesale trade
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Information
5.3%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Other services
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 5.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 30.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 1.4% |
| Self-employed | 15.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 1.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.8% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
34.2%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 2.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 3.8% |
| 65 and over | 15.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 660 | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 8 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 651 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 651 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 554 | 82.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 76.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 101 | 14.9% |
| French | 70 | 10.4% |
| Polish | 49 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 21 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 17 | 2.5% |
| English | 12 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 7 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60479
What city is ZIP code 60479 in?
ZIP code 60479 is primarily assigned to Verona, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60479 in?
ZIP code 60479 falls within Grundy County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60479?
The median home value in ZIP code 60479 is $184,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 60479?
ZIP code 60479 has an estimated population of 676 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60479?
The median household income in ZIP code 60479 is $100,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60479 in?
ZIP code 60479 observes the CST timezone.