ZIP Code 60104
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Bellwood · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 19,038
- Median income
- $79,513
- Median home value
- $230,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 6.1 sq mi
3,123/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
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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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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