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Bellwood, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60104

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,038
3,123/sq mi
$79,513
Median income
$230,000
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellwood pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
3,123
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellwood, Cook County, Illinois, home to 19,038 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 3,123 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60104 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,513 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,431. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. Housing costs here run $230,000 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,293 a month; 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60104 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellwood, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60104.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60104, Bellwood, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,038

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3,123

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60104?

38.7

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 5.0%
African American 69.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$79,513

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$31,431

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60104 ranks nationally

Bellwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,513 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,340

Total Housing Units

5,948

Occupied Units

392

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$230,000

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,293

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.3%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60104 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 147
2021 +12.7% 166
2022 +11.2% 184
2023 -3.1% 179
2024 +16.3% 208

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 229 business establishments in ZIP 60104, employing approximately 3,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,234,000.

229

Businesses

3,868

Employees

$239.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 33 14.4%
Transportation and warehousing 29 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.2%
Retail trade 25 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.2%
Construction 19 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.7%
Wholesale trade 12 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.8%
Finance and insurance 8 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.2%
Information 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60104 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60104 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60165 Stone Park, IL 4,946 1.4 mi
60153 Maywood, IL 24,106 1.7 mi
60160 Melrose Park, IL 25,432 1.7 mi
60163 Berkeley, IL 5,209 1.7 mi
60162 Hillside, IL 8,111 1.7 mi
60155 Broadview, IL 7,927 2.0 mi
60154 Westchester, IL 16,773 2.6 mi
60526 La Grange Park, IL 13,576 3.5 mi
60164 Melrose Park, IL 22,048 2.7 mi
60141 Hines, IL 224 2.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60104 in? ▼
ZIP code 60104 (Bellwood) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60104? ▼
ZIP code 60104 in Bellwood, IL has a population of 19,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60104 is $79,513, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60104 is $230,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60104 is African American at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60104? ▼
ZIP code 60104 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 3,868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60104 are: Manufacturing (33), Transportation and warehousing (29), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60104 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60104? ▼
In ZIP code 60104, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60104 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60104? ▼
In ZIP code 60104, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60104 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.