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Essex, IL
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60935.
Population
1,026
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
441
ZIP codes
1
Essex and its ZIP codes
Essex at a glance
- Essex is 93% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $108,250 a year, 30% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,200 (13% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,143 a month.
Local data for Essex, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Essex, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,250
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$1,143/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (228), Irish Americans (159), Mexican Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kankakee County. PPP loans are for Essex.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,435
41,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$673M
FY 2026, $6,259 per person
How people get to work
Essex, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Essex, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
300
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Essex, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Essex
1 in or overlapping Essex. Population shown
Cities near Essex
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BracevilleVillage | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| East BrooklynVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| South WilmingtonVillage | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| GodleyVillage | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| Custer ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Union HillVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Rest HavenCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| RitchieCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| BraidwoodCity | 6.5 mi | 5.3 |
| ReddickVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| GardnerVillage | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| Lakewood ShoresCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BonfieldVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| DiamondVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Coal CityVillage | 8.8 mi | 5.8 |
| BuckinghamVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Essex, IL in?
- Essex is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Essex, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Essex include 60935.
- What is the population of Essex, IL?
- About 1,026 people live in Essex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Essex?
- Nearby places include Braceville (4.2 mi), East Brooklyn (4.3 mi), South Wilmington (5 mi), Godley (5 mi), Custer Park (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023