ZIP Code 60104

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Bellwood · Cook County · Illinois

Population
19,038

3,123/sq mi

Median income
$79,513

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$230,000

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 38.7

Land area
6.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60104 in Bellwood, Illinois has a population of 19,038. The median household income is $79,513, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $230,000, 17% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in Bellwood, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 19,038 residents, producing a population density of 3,123 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60104 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60104 sits at $79,513 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,431. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $230,000 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,293 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60104 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,038

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3,123

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60104 vs 60165 →

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Bellwood, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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