| City: | Union Hill, Illinois |
| County: | Kankakee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:35 AM |
| Population: | 59 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1115, -88.1441 |
| Land Area: | 0.255 sq mi |
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Union Hill is a tiny historic village in Kankakee County, Illinois. Just 59 people live here in 24 households, occupying 0.46 square miles. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP code, Union Hill doesn't have any PO boxes. All mail arrives via a single rural carrier route.
This is a workplace hub more than a residential community. Six business establishments employ 157 workers, nearly triple the local population. Most residents commute elsewhere for work. Of the 22 employed residents in the workforce data, 18 drove alone to work, and 34% worked in transportation or warehousing.
Union Hill's housing stock tells the story of a preserved historic village. Of the 30 total housing units, 27 were built before 1939. The street grid follows a simple historic pattern: Center Street runs through the middle, with North, South, East, and West Streets forming the cross streets. Nearly all homes are owner-occupied (22 of 24 households), with a median value of $154,200.
Residents are well-educated and affluent. Nearly half (45.5%) hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Median household income stands at $117,750, well above state and national averages. The population is predominantly white (56 of 59 residents), with a median age of 39.3 years.
Mail is delivered via rural carrier route. Despite the PO Box ZIP classification, no PO boxes are available at this location.
Simple historic street grid with Center Street as the main thoroughfare and directional cross streets.
ZIP Code 60969 has 59 residents and 24 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.9%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 59Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 73Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 68Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 231.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $112,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $158,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.46Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 76 | 50 | 59 | 61 | 85 | 32 | 53 | 58 | 78 | 69 | 71 | 60 | 66 | 73 |
| Decennial Census | 65 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 59 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.3
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 56 | 94.92% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 3.39% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.69% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 30 | 50.85% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 29 | 49.15% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 59 | 100% | 39.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 68 | 93.15% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 6.85% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 6.85% |
| Total Population: | 73 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 68 | 93.15% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 6.85% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $112,500, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $50,208 (80.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,250. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $52,813 and female is $58,125, which is well above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,312 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,292 | $79,250 | $81,250 | $120,625 | $111,875 | $72,083 | $65,625 | $62,188 | $66,250 | $64,688 | $71,875 | $112,750 | $117,750 | $112,500 |
| Median Family Income | $61,667 | $119,167 | $118,750 | $120,625 | $116,250 | $71,667 | $65,938 | $65,625 | $68,438 | $68,750 | $72,750 | $112,750 | $116,250 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $75,750 | $78,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,667 | $75,000 | $71,250 | $51,250 | $56,250 | $72,500 | $58,750 | $0 | $35,000 | $35,625 | $34,375 | $50,500 | $50,500 | $52,813 |
| Median Female Income | $28,393 | $24,500 | $0 | $23,750 | $23,929 | $0 | $36,563 | $36,250 | $37,083 | $37,188 | $43,750 | $53,750 | $55,938 | $58,125 |
| Employed: | 35 | 74.47% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 25.53% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 48.57% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 31.43% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 17.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 2.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 35 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $158,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $29,500 (22.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,800 | $117,500 | $122,500 | $135,700 | $128,800 | $100,000 | $77,500 | $95,000 | $108,300 | $69,300 | $0 | $160,000 | $154,200 | $158,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 25.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 3 | 75.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 46.43% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 39.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 14.29% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
In 2024, 39.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 7.14%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 4.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 13 | 28.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 17.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 10.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 15.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 23.91% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 44 | 95.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 39.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 47 | 61.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 21 | 27.63% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 10.53% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 68 | 89.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 3.57% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 39.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 7.14% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 3.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 92.86% |
ZIP Code 60969 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 194 people with an annual payroll of $9,492,000. USPS data shows 28 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 28Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 5Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 29Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,245,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,492,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 194Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 60969 is located in Kankakee County, Illinois, within the Kankakee, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28100) and Illinois's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 113,449 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 60969. It covers 0.255 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kankakee, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 113,449Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.255 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1080.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Kankakee, IL PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1776771Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Union Hill village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 60969 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.