60961 ZIP Code — Reddick, IL

Kankakee County, Illinois

ZIP code 60961 is located in Reddick, Illinois, within Kankakee County. It covers approximately 38.01 square miles and serves a population of 898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60961

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,760) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

898

population

38.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reddick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60917 Buckingham (3.5 mi) 60935 Essex (5.6 mi) 60919 Cabery (6.8 mi) 60424 Gardner (7.4 mi) 60941 Herscher (8.5 mi) 60913 Bonfield (9.1 mi) 60934 Emington (9.4 mi) 60420 Dwight (9.4 mi) 60407 Braceville (9.6 mi) 60408 Braidwood (10.1 mi) 60444 Mazon (12.9 mi) 60946 Kempton (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	898
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	38.01 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.0989
Longitude	-88.2274
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	48.6%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

898

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$54,760

Median household income

$43,402

Per capita income

$132,400

Median home value

$1,263

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

22.5%

Unemployment

413

Housing units

9.3%

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	226	25.2%
18 and over	672	74.8%
65 and over	193	21.5%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	890	99%
Asian	7	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	21.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$54,760

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 37.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,400
Median rent / month	$1,263
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	35.4%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.0%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	47.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	72	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	123	34.3%
Households with children under 18	94	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	37.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	19.3%
Married	54.2%	37.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	17.5%
Divorced	24.0%	26.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	13.8%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	99	42.7%
High school	77	33.2%
College / grad school	23	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 21.8%

Construction 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Professional & management 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Public administration 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.8%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	854	95.1%
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)	895	99.7%
Born in same state	895	99.7%
Born in different state	820	91.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	124	13.8%
Italian	105	11.7%
Norwegian	69	7.7%
Polish	45	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	39	4.3%
Arab	7	0.8%
Irish	1	0.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60961

What city is ZIP code 60961 in?

ZIP code 60961 is primarily assigned to Reddick, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60961 in?

ZIP code 60961 falls within Kankakee County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60961 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 60961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60961?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 60961 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 60961 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 60961 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 60961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 60961 in?

ZIP code 60961 observes the CST timezone.