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Dwight, IL
Village in Livingston County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60420.
Population
3,872
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
1
Dwight and its ZIP codes
Dwight at a glance
- Dwight is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,184 a year, 15% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,600 (41% below Illinois) and median rent is $997 a month.
Local data for Dwight, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dwight, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,184
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$997/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,201), Irish Americans (583), Italian Americans (362).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Dwight.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,719
13,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,561 per person
PPP loans
$11.91M
225 loans, 1,201 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dwight, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dwight, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dwight, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Dwight
1 in or overlapping Dwight. Population shown
Cities near Dwight
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CampusVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| OdellVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| GardnerVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.9 |
| VeronaVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| South WilmingtonVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ReddickVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| KinsmanVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| EmingtonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MazonVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| East BrooklynVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| RansomVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| GodleyVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BuckinghamVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CaberyVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EssexVillage | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| BracevilleVillage | 14 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dwight, IL in?
- Dwight is in Livingston County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Dwight, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dwight include 60420.
- What is the population of Dwight, IL?
- About 3,872 people live in Dwight, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dwight?
- Nearby places include Campus (8.1 mi), Odell (8.2 mi), Gardner (8.7 mi), Verona (8.9 mi), South Wilmington (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023