Kankakee, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 60901 serves a portion of Kankakee, Illinois, within Kankakee County. This community is home to approximately 16,276 residents, with a median age of 28.1 years. The median household income of $62,962 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $428,141 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Kankakee is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 92 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 39% and an unemployment rate of 7.5%, 60901 reflects the economic character of Kankakee County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 16,276 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,892 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,962 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $428,141 | ↑ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 92 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ↑ 92% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 3.6% | ↓ 68% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 39% | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.1 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 21% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 79% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,324 | — |