60952 ZIP Code — Melvin, IL

Ford County, Illinois

ZIP code 60952 is located in Melvin, Illinois, within Ford County. It covers approximately 41.90 square miles and serves a population of 653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60952

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,792) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60952 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

653

population

41.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melvin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60962 Roberts (6.5 mi) 61773 Sibley (7.5 mi) 60936 Gibson City (8.5 mi) 61775 Strawn (9.9 mi) 60948 Loda (10.8 mi) 60957 Paxton (11.1 mi) 60918 Buckley (11.6 mi) 60968 Thawville (11.6 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (12 mi) 61731 Cropsey (14.3 mi) 61720 Anchor (14.5 mi) 60949 Ludlow (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	653
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	41.90 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.5597
Longitude	-88.2430
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	50.2%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

653

Population

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$54,792

Median household income

$31,075

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$809

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

281

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	27.4%
18 and over	474	72.6%
65 and over	77	11.8%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	621	91.3%
Hispanic or Latino	27	4%
Other race	26	3.8%
Two or more races	6	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$54,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.1%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$809
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	50.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.8%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	58	23.1%
Households with children under 18	71	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	26.3%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	23.2%
Married	58.5%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	15.0%
Divorced	17.5%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.9%
Kindergarten	6	3.6%
Elementary school	86	52.1%
High school	17	10.3%
College / grad school	43	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.1%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	89.7%
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)	640	98.0%
Born in same state	638	97.7%
Born in different state	528	80.9%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	79	12.1%
French	72	11%
Italian	70	10.7%
English	22	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	1.2%
German	3	0.5%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60952

What city is ZIP code 60952 in?

ZIP code 60952 is primarily assigned to Melvin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60952 in?

ZIP code 60952 falls within Ford County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60952 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 60952 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60952?

18% of residents in ZIP code 60952 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60952?

The median home value in ZIP code 60952 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60952?

ZIP code 60952 has an estimated population of 653 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60952 in?

ZIP code 60952 observes the CST timezone.