60935 ZIP Code — Essex, IL

Kankakee County, Illinois

ZIP code 60935 is located in Essex, Illinois, within Kankakee County. It covers approximately 18.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60935

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,583. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

1,235

population

18.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Essex	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60408 Braidwood (5.6 mi) 60961 Reddick (5.6 mi) 60913 Bonfield (6.4 mi) 60407 Braceville (6.5 mi) 60424 Gardner (7.8 mi) 60917 Buckingham (8 mi) 60941 Herscher (9.8 mi) 60416 Coal City (10.1 mi) 60481 Wilmington (10.1 mi) 60919 Cabery (12.3 mi) 60444 Mazon (12.3 mi) 60420 Dwight (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,235
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	18.52 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.1709
Longitude	-88.1762
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	14.0%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.6%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,235

Population

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$105,583

Median household income

$44,124

Per capita income

$230,700

Median home value

$1,118

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

129

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	414	33.5%
18 and over	821	66.5%
65 and over	151	12.2%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,168	92.5%
Two or more races	61	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.2%
Black or African American	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.0%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.6%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	33.6%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$105,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 30.7%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,700
Median rent / month	$1,118
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	24.9%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	77.7%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.4%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	70	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	88	22.1%
Households with children under 18	187	46.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	26.1%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	31.1%
Married	58.9%	54.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	4.6%
Divorced	20.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	10.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	165	50.6%
High school	105	32.2%
College / grad school	21	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Construction 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 3.0%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Public administration 1.7%

Other services 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	22.0%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,109	89.8%
Spanish	10	0.9%
Other Indo-European	10	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,225	99.2%
Born in same state	1,225	99.2%
Born in different state	1,078	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	233	18.9%
French	88	7.1%
Arab	66	5.3%
English	24	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
German	2	0.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60935

What city is ZIP code 60935 in?

ZIP code 60935 is primarily assigned to Essex, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60935 in?

ZIP code 60935 falls within Kankakee County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60935 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 60935 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 60935 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 60935 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60935?

The median household income in ZIP code 60935 is $105,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60935?

ZIP code 60935 has an estimated population of 1,235 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60935 in?

ZIP code 60935 observes the CST timezone.