ZIP Code 60401
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Beecher · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 7,797
- Median income
- $97,569
- Median home value
- $260,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 147.1 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Chicago
ZIP code 60401 in Beecher, Illinois has a population of 7,797. The median household income is $97,569, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $260,500, 6% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.1 square miles in Beecher, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 7,797 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 60401 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60401 sits at $97,569 (22% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,062. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $260,500 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60401 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 60401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60401.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 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 60401, Beecher, 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
7,797
Population
147.1
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60401?
40.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.8%
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?
$97,569
Median Household Income
+22% vs state
$48,062
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 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?
2,990
Total Housing Units
2,772
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,500
Median Home Value
+36% vs state
$1,095
Median Rent
1993
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
164
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+64%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60401 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 110 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 124 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 141 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 151 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 164 |
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 162 business establishments in ZIP 60401, employing approximately 1,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,519,000.
162
Businesses
1,500
Employees
$65.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.5% |
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 60401 vs 60417 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60417 | Crete, IL | 15,547 | 6.0 mi |
| 60940 | Grant Park, IL | 3,369 | 6.6 mi |
| 60475 | Steger, IL | 9,870 | 8.9 mi |
| 46303 | Cedar Lake, IN | 14,170 | 7.4 mi |
| 60484 | University Park, IL | 6,829 | 8.3 mi |
| 60466 | Park Forest, IL | 22,115 | 10.0 mi |
| 46311 | Dyer, IN | 20,816 | 10.0 mi |
| 46373 | Saint John, IN | 13,859 | 10.4 mi |
| 60471 | Richton Park, IL | 14,101 | 11.3 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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