60963 ZIP Code — Rossville, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 60963 is located in Rossville, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 78.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 60963

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 $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,913. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 60963 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,506

population

78.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rossville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61811 Alvin (5 mi) 61865 Potomac (8 mi) 61831 Collison (9.6 mi) 61814 Bismarck (9.8 mi) 60960 Rankin (11.6 mi) 60942 Hoopeston (11.7 mi) 61812 Armstrong (12.3 mi) 60973 Wellington (13.6 mi) 47991 West Lebanon (13.6 mi) 61862 Penfield (14.2 mi) 61834 Danville (14.4 mi) 61832 Danville (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,506
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	78.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3432
Longitude	-87.6919
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%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,506

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$63,913

Median household income

$30,282

Per capita income

$95,300

Median home value

$872

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

512

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	430	28.6%
18 and over	1,076	71.4%
65 and over	261	17.3%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,440	94.8%
Two or more races	47	3.1%
Asian	16	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.9%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$63,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 42.2%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,300
Median rent / month	$872
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.5%
Electricity	20.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	295	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	76	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	137	25.8%
Households with children under 18	162	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	34.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	22.4%
Married	54.3%	50.9%
Separated	1.8%	2.4%
Widowed	3.3%	13.1%
Divorced	9.4%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	9.2%
Kindergarten	19	4.7%
Elementary school	204	50.5%
High school	95	23.5%
College / grad school	49	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 21.3%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Other services 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Construction 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,385	92.0%
Spanish	13	0.9%
Other Indo-European	9	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,485	98.6%
Born in same state	1,475	97.9%
Born in different state	1,325	88.0%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.4%
Not a US citizen	13	61.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	134	8.9%
French	128	8.5%
Italian	119	7.9%
English	18	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	0.2%
Irish	3	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60963

What city is ZIP code 60963 in?

ZIP code 60963 is primarily assigned to Rossville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60963 in?

ZIP code 60963 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60963 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 60963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60963?

The median home value in ZIP code 60963 is $95,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 60963?

ZIP code 60963 has an estimated population of 1,506 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60963?

The median household income in ZIP code 60963 is $63,913, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60963 in?

ZIP code 60963 observes the CST timezone.