PlainZIP

Beecher, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60401

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

7,797
53/sq mi
$97,569
Median income
$260,500
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beecher pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beecher, Will County, Illinois, home to 7,797 residents across 147.1 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,569 (22% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,062. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 60401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beecher, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60401.

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 60401, Beecher, 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

7,797

Population

147.1

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60401?

40.4

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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

How ZIP 60401 ranks nationally

Beecher, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,569 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$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

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ZIP 60401 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 60401 ranks #8 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 60401 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 60401 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Will County

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Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
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Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Beecher, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60401 in? ▼
ZIP code 60401 (Beecher) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60401? ▼
ZIP code 60401 in Beecher, IL has a population of 7,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60401 is $97,569, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60401 is $260,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60401 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60401? ▼
ZIP code 60401 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60401 are: Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60401 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 60401? ▼
In ZIP code 60401, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 60401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60401 is 30.0 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 60401? ▼
In ZIP code 60401, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60401 is 6.2% 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.