60420 ZIP Code — Dwight, IL
Livingston County, Illinois
ZIP code 60420 is located in Dwight, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 96.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
About ZIP code 60420
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 $158,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $67,795.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% 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.
4,746
population
96.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60420 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60420
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dwight | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60424 Gardner (7.1 mi)
60437 Kinsman (9 mi)
60460 Odell (9.2 mi)
60961 Reddick (9.4 mi)
60934 Emington (9.5 mi)
60444 Mazon (9.6 mi)
60919 Cabery (10.6 mi)
60479 Verona (10.8 mi)
60917 Buckingham (11.6 mi)
60407 Braceville (12 mi)
60935 Essex (13.1 mi)
61313 Blackstone (13.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,746 |
| Population density | 49 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 96.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0954 |
| Longitude | -88.4077 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 41.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 34.5% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 21.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
4,746
Population
49
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$67,795
Median household income
$34,453
Per capita income
$158,600
Median home value
$978
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
1,433
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
167
Under 5
160
141
5–9
135
188
10–14
182
185
15–19
179
173
20–24
167
357
25–34
344
341
35–44
329
198
45–54
191
129
55–59
124
151
60–64
145
243
65–74
235
97
75–84
94
46
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,222 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,524 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 760 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
3.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,350 | 86.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 269 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 193 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 41.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 34.5% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 21.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $67,795 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
22.6%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median rent / month | $978 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.0% |
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 868 | 47.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 108 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 448 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 423 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 550 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 516 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.9% | 33.5% |
| Married | 46.2% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 90 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 475 | 42.1% |
| High school | 378 | 33.5% |
| College / grad school | 137 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Retail trade
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.7%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Construction
7.2%
Wholesale trade
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Professional & management
4.7%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 25.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 2.8% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 209 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,419 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 61 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,666 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,655 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,022 | 84.7% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 80 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 877 | 18.5% |
| French | 497 | 10.5% |
| Dutch | 273 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 157 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 67 | 1.4% |
| English | 37 | 0.8% |
| German | 16 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 87.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60420
What city is ZIP code 60420 in?
ZIP code 60420 is primarily assigned to Dwight, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60420 in?
ZIP code 60420 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60420?
The median home value in ZIP code 60420 is $158,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 60420?
ZIP code 60420 has an estimated population of 4,746 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60420?
The median household income in ZIP code 60420 is $67,795, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60420 in?
ZIP code 60420 observes the CST timezone.