60949 ZIP Code — Ludlow, IL
Champaign County, Illinois
ZIP code 60949 is located in Ludlow, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 22.86 square miles and serves a population of 517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 60949
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 $127,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $54,167.
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 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
517
population
22.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60949 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60949
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ludlow | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60957 Paxton (3.6 mi)
61847 Gifford (5.7 mi)
61866 Rantoul (5.9 mi)
61862 Penfield (8.5 mi)
60948 Loda (9.6 mi)
61878 Thomasboro (10.2 mi)
60960 Rankin (11.5 mi)
61840 Dewey (12.3 mi)
60936 Gibson City (14.6 mi)
60952 Melvin (14.7 mi)
61812 Armstrong (14.7 mi)
61865 Potomac (14.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 517 |
| Population density | 23 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3815 |
| Longitude | -88.0919 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.4% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
517
Population
23
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$54,167
Median household income
$25,167
Per capita income
$127,000
Median home value
$541
Median monthly rent
68.6%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
190
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
Under 5
15
19
5–9
19
17
10–14
18
13
15–19
13
41
20–24
41
27
25–34
27
20
35–44
21
36
45–54
36
19
55–59
20
20
60–64
20
21
65–74
21
3
75–84
4
5
85+
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 126 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 391 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 60 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.9%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 486 | 91.9% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.4% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
12.7%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $54,167 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.3%
$50k–$100k
23.6%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
21.4%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,000 |
| Median rent / month | $541 |
| Owner occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter occupied | 31.4% |
| Vacant | 19.7% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.4% |
| Electricity | 10.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 74 | 36.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 21 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 59 | 28.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 50 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 60 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 44 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.1% | 25.8% |
| Married | 36.0% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
42.8%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
4.9%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 72 | 60.0% |
| High school | 23 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 12 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.7%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Construction
14.1%
Wholesale trade
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Professional & management
6.6%
Retail trade
6.3%
Other services
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.7% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 13.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 28.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.6% |
| Government | 24.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 33 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 487 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 16 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 515 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 491 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 386 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 4.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 38 | 7.4% |
| French | 36 | 7% |
| Arab | 16 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60949
What city is ZIP code 60949 in?
ZIP code 60949 is primarily assigned to Ludlow, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60949 in?
ZIP code 60949 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60949?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60949?
16% of residents in ZIP code 60949 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60949?
The median home value in ZIP code 60949 is $127,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60949?
ZIP code 60949 has an estimated population of 517 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 60949 in?
ZIP code 60949 observes the CST timezone.