60941 ZIP Code — Herscher, IL

Kankakee County, Illinois

ZIP code 60941 is located in Herscher, Illinois, within Kankakee County. It covers approximately 51.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 60941

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 $203,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,227. 41% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60941 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,639

population

51.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Herscher	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60917 Buckingham (6 mi) 60913 Bonfield (6.2 mi) 60922 Chebanse (7.9 mi) 60961 Reddick (8.5 mi) 60927 Clifton (9.2 mi) 60919 Cabery (9.5 mi) 60935 Essex (9.8 mi) 60901 Kankakee (10.9 mi) 60946 Kempton (11.3 mi) 60915 Bradley (13.1 mi) 60934 Emington (13.2 mi) 60911 Ashkum (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,639
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	51.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0496
Longitude	-88.0773
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	32.3%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,639

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$82,227

Median household income

$36,629

Per capita income

$203,200

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

550

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

109

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

132

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	24.1%
18 and over	1,244	75.9%
65 and over	377	23.0%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,556	94.5%
Two or more races	66	4%
Black or African American	11	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$82,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 34.7%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,200
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.2%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	341	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	95	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	161	26.1%
Households with children under 18	208	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	41.5%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	16.8%
Married	57.0%	59.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	8.8%	11.5%
Divorced	8.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	17.6%
Kindergarten	27	7.4%
Elementary school	177	48.8%
High school	41	11.3%
College / grad school	54	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Other services 7.5%

Construction 6.9%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,538	93.8%
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)	1,627	99.3%
Born in same state	1,626	99.2%
Born in different state	1,474	89.9%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	267	16.3%
French	197	12%
Arab	77	4.7%
Polish	50	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	2.4%
Norwegian	12	0.7%
German	8	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60941

What city is ZIP code 60941 in?

ZIP code 60941 is primarily assigned to Herscher, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60941 in?

ZIP code 60941 falls within Kankakee County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60941 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 60941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 60941?

ZIP code 60941 has an estimated population of 1,639 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60941?

The median home value in ZIP code 60941 is $203,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60941?

The median household income in ZIP code 60941 is $82,227, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60941 in?

ZIP code 60941 observes the CST timezone.