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Hoopeston, IL
City in Vermilion County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60942.
Population
5,034
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,366
ZIP codes
1
Hoopeston and its ZIP codes
Hoopeston at a glance
- Hoopeston is about 6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,861, 27% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,100 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Hoopeston, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoopeston, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,861
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$78,100
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (428), Mexican Americans (425), Irish Americans (283).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Hoopeston.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
PPP loans
$4.9M
198 loans, 738 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hoopeston, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked16.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoopeston, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoopeston, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Hoopeston
1 in or overlapping Hoopeston. Population shown
Cities near Hoopeston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RossvilleVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| WellingtonVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| East LynnCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Ambia, INTown | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Pence, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Tab, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| HenningVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Alvan (Alvin)Village | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MilfordVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RankinVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PotomacVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Hedrick, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0 |
| BismarckVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Cissna ParkVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Boswell, INTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Judyville, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoopeston, IL in?
- Hoopeston is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Hoopeston, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hoopeston include 60942.
- What is the population of Hoopeston, IL?
- About 5,034 people live in Hoopeston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoopeston?
- Nearby places include Rossville (5.1 mi), Wellington (6.6 mi), East Lynn (7.6 mi), Ambia, IN (7.8 mi), Pence, IN (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023