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 Moderate-density area
- $97,569
- Median income Above-median income area
- $260,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60401 (Beecher, IL) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 150.9 in 2023 to 163.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,062. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,500 (36% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,095.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60401 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 60401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beecher, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$48,062
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60401 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Beecher, 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)
$97,569 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
2,990housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60466
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 46311
Dyer (46311)
20,816 residents
- 60417
Crete (60417)
15,547 residents
- 46303
Cedar Lake (46303)
14,170 residents
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
14,101 residents
- 46373
Saint John (46373)
13,859 residents
- 60475
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60401 7,797
Beecher (60401)
7,797 residents
- 60484 6,829
University Park (60484)
6,829 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60401 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46373
Saint John (46373)
$127,146 median income
- 46311
Dyer (46311)
$116,652 median income
- 60401
Beecher (60401)
$97,569 median income
- 60940
Grant Park (60940)
$97,361 median income
- 60417
Crete (60417)
$91,952 median income
- 46303
Cedar Lake (46303)
$84,211 median income
- 60484
University Park (60484)
$73,266 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
$64,494 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60401, 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 (7,797 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 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.
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