60962 ZIP Code — Roberts, IL

Ford County, Illinois

ZIP code 60962 is located in Roberts, Illinois, within Ford County. It covers approximately 39.45 square miles and serves a population of 637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60962

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 $72,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $62,778. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60962 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

637

population

39.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roberts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60968 Thawville (5.8 mi) 60952 Melvin (6.5 mi) 60918 Buckley (8.3 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (8.6 mi) 60959 Piper City (10 mi) 60955 Onarga (10.9 mi) 60948 Loda (11 mi) 61775 Strawn (11.4 mi) 61773 Sibley (11.8 mi) 60938 Gilman (13.4 mi) 61741 Forrest (14.2 mi) 60957 Paxton (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	637
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	39.45 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.6402
Longitude	-88.1782
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	51.0%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

637

Population

People per sq mi

28.5

Median age

$62,778

Median household income

$22,208

Per capita income

$72,500

Median home value

$1,022

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

32.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

20.2%

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	245	38.5%
18 and over	392	61.5%
65 and over	54	8.5%
Median age	28.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	597	89.9%
Hispanic or Latino	27	4.1%
Two or more races	22	3.3%
Other race	11	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$62,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 48.3%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,500
Median rent / month	$1,022
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	46.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	76.5%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	60	26.5%
Households with children under 18	106	46.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	19.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	40.5%
Married	58.1%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.6%	8.2%
Divorced	14.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	14.7%
Kindergarten	4	1.8%
Elementary school	83	38.1%
High school	92	42.2%
College / grad school	7	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.1%

Other services 14.1%

Retail trade 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Professional & management 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	23.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 32.4%

Under 18 years 49.2%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 56.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	563	88.4%
Spanish	5	0.9%
Other Indo-European	5	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	627	98.4%
Born in same state	627	98.4%
Born in different state	536	84.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.6%
Not a US citizen	1	10.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	17.9%
Italian	93	14.6%
Arab	42	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	2%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60962

What city is ZIP code 60962 in?

ZIP code 60962 is primarily assigned to Roberts, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60962 in?

ZIP code 60962 falls within Ford County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60962 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 60962 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60962?

32% of residents in ZIP code 60962 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60962 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 60962 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60962?

The median home value in ZIP code 60962 is $72,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 60962 in?

ZIP code 60962 observes the CST timezone.