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 High-density area
- $79,513
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60104 (Bellwood, IL) rose +16.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.8 in 2023 to 207.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,431. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,000 (20% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,293.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60104 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
33 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 60104?
38.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,431
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60104 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bellwood, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,513 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,340housing units
6,340
Total Housing Units
5,948
Occupied Units
392
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,000
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60104 vs 60165 →
ZIP 60104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60160
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
24,106 residents
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
16,773 residents
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
13,576 residents
- 60162 8,111
Hillside (60162)
8,111 residents
- 60155 7,927
Broadview (60155)
7,927 residents
- 60163 5,209
Berkeley (60163)
5,209 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60104 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
$120,308 median income
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
$98,954 median income
- 60163
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60162
Hillside (60162)
$72,320 median income
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
$68,815 median income
- 60165
Stone Park (60165)
$67,224 median income
- 60160
Melrose Park (60160)
$66,189 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60104, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,038 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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