60946 ZIP Code — Kempton, IL

Ford County, Illinois

ZIP code 60946 is located in Kempton, Illinois, within Ford County. It covers approximately 44.24 square miles and serves a population of 401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60946

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 $56,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,083.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

401
population
44.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60946 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60946

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City Status
Kempton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
60929 Cullom (6.2 mi) 60919 Cabery (7.2 mi) 60934 Emington (8.2 mi) 60959 Piper City (8.5 mi) 60917 Buckingham (10.2 mi) 60930 Danforth (11.1 mi) 60941 Herscher (11.3 mi) 60911 Ashkum (11.4 mi) 60927 Clifton (11.6 mi) 61769 Saunemin (12 mi) 60961 Reddick (13.4 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (13.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 401
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 053
Geography
Land area 44.24 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.9080
Longitude -88.1871
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 46.1% 48.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.1% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 3.4% 18.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 4.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

401
Population
9
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$68,083
Median household income
$32,520
Per capita income
$56,500
Median home value
$965
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unemployment
174
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
16
10
5–9
14
10
10–14
16
20
15–19
29
4
20–24
6
22
25–34
33
35
35–44
51
9
45–54
14
5
55–59
8
15
60–64
23
12
65–74
17
8
75–84
11
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189924.7%
18 and over30275.3%
65 and over5012.5%
Median age35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%
Black or African American 1%
Two or more races 0.7%
GroupCount%
White39498.3%
Black or African American41%
Two or more races30.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 48.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.1% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 3.4% 18.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 4.2% 8.8%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 8.5%
$35k–$50k 20.0%
$50k–$75k 21.8%
$75k–$100k 21.8%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k8.5%
$35k–$50k20.0%
$50k–$75k21.8%
$75k–$100k21.8%
$100k–$150k15.8%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$68,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%
$50k–$100k 49.2%
$100k–$150k 9.4%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$500k–$1M 7.8%
$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$56,500
Median rent / month$965
Owner occupied77.6%
Renter occupied22.4%
Vacant21.8%
Single-family detached96.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.3%
Median rooms7.7
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.9%
1990–19992.8%
1980–19894.3%
1970–197920.4%
1960–19696.2%
1950–19590.5%
1940–19490.5%
1939 or earlier64.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms8.5%
3 bedrooms51.7%
4 bedrooms34.6%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle39.4%
2 vehicles33.3%
3 or more24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas60.0%
Electricity10.9%
Propane / LP gas26.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6438.8%
Cohabiting couple3823.0%
Male householder, no spouse137.9%
Female householder, no spouse5030.3%
Households with children under 183823.0%
Households with seniors (65+)3823.0%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.8%53.6%
Married49.2%34.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.3%1.5%
Divorced17.7%10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 38.5%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 5.3%
Graduate / professional 12.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.2%
Bachelor's or higher17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool56.8%
Kindergarten22.7%
Elementary school4358.9%
High school2230.1%
College / grad school11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%
Construction 12.5%
Public administration 12.5%
Finance & real estate 11.5%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 8.3%
Agriculture & mining 7.3%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Professional & management 3.6%
Other services 3.1%
Information 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.1%
Service13.5%
Sales & office12.0%
Natural resources & construction20.8%
Production & transportation14.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.4%
Government14.1%
Self-employed14.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.3%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home2.1%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)40.7

Poverty

All people 17.2%
Under 18 years 25.3%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.5%
Retirement income11.5%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP6.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.4%
High blood pressure37.4%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression18.6%
Fair or poor health17.3%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.0%
Visited dentist59.3%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss17.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans186.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 187.1%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over16.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.3%
Public insurance35.9%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37493.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)401100.0%
Born in same state39999.5%
Born in different state30776.6%
Foreign born20.5%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7418.5%
Italian369%
German41%
AncestryCount%
English30.7%
Arab20.5%
Dutch10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.1%
Internet access97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60946

What city is ZIP code 60946 in?

ZIP code 60946 is primarily assigned to Kempton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60946 in?

ZIP code 60946 falls within Ford County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60946?

17% of residents in ZIP code 60946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60946?

The median home value in ZIP code 60946 is $56,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 60946?

ZIP code 60946 has an estimated population of 401 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60946?

The median household income in ZIP code 60946 is $68,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60946 in?

ZIP code 60946 observes the CST timezone.

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