60917 ZIP Code — Buckingham, IL

Kankakee County, Illinois

ZIP code 60917 is located in Buckingham, Illinois, within Kankakee County. It covers approximately 36.26 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60917

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,969. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60917 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

407

population

36.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60961 Reddick (3.5 mi) 60919 Cabery (4.8 mi) 60941 Herscher (6 mi) 60935 Essex (8 mi) 60934 Emington (8.2 mi) 60913 Bonfield (8.9 mi) 60946 Kempton (10.2 mi) 60424 Gardner (10.9 mi) 60420 Dwight (11.6 mi) 60407 Braceville (13 mi) 60408 Braidwood (13.2 mi) 60929 Cullom (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	407
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	36.26 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.0560
Longitude	-88.1912
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	55.1%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

407

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$77,969

Median household income

$37,535

Per capita income

$164,800

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

97.6%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

21.1%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	16.0%
18 and over	342	84.0%
65 and over	77	18.9%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	379	89.6%
Two or more races	26	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	16	3.8%
Other race	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	55.1%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$77,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,800
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	97.6%
Renter occupied	2.4%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.9%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.9%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	22	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	44	26.3%
Households with children under 18	42	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	25.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	6.9%
Married	71.4%	57.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.0%	11.1%
Divorced	4.5%	24.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	34.5%
Kindergarten	2	3.4%
Elementary school	19	32.8%
High school	12	20.7%
College / grad school	5	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.4%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Other services 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Retail trade 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 2.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	392	96.3%
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)	407	100.0%
Born in same state	407	100.0%
Born in different state	394	96.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	12%
Arab	48	11.8%
French	28	6.9%
English	21	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.5%
Irish	1	0.2%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60917

What city is ZIP code 60917 in?

ZIP code 60917 is primarily assigned to Buckingham, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60917 in?

ZIP code 60917 falls within Kankakee County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60917 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 60917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60917?

The median home value in ZIP code 60917 is $164,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 60917?

ZIP code 60917 has an estimated population of 407 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60917?

The median household income in ZIP code 60917 is $77,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60917 in?

ZIP code 60917 observes the CST timezone.