Crest Hill, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60403
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,529
- 1,035/sq mi High-density area
- $73,074
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crest Hill pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,035
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60403 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 60403 (Crest Hill, IL) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.7 in 2023 to 213.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois, home to 17,529 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,035 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,074 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,935. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,200 (22% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 67.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,481.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60403 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 60403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crest Hill, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60403.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
32 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 60403, Crest Hill, 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
17,529
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
1,035
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60403?
38.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
13.6%
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?
$73,074
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$38,935
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60403 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Crest Hill, 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)
$73,074 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
8,291housing units
8,291
Total Housing Units
8,164
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,481
Median Rent
1992
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60403 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 175 |
| 2023 | +19.4% | 209 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 213 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 60403, employing approximately 5,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,947,000.
319
Businesses
5,240
Employees
$238.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 34 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 60403 vs 60435 →
ZIP 60403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60435
Joliet (60435)
48,899 residents
- 60586
Plainfield (60586)
46,251 residents
- 60446
Romeoville (60446)
39,807 residents
- 60441
Lockport (60441)
36,869 residents
- 60544
Plainfield (60544)
25,959 residents
- 60431
Joliet (60431)
22,577 residents
- 60432
Joliet (60432)
21,403 residents
- 60490
Bolingbrook (60490)
20,463 residents
- 60436 18,315
Joliet (60436)
18,315 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60403 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60490
Bolingbrook (60490)
$150,531 median income
- 60586
Plainfield (60586)
$131,637 median income
- 60431
Joliet (60431)
$122,870 median income
- 60544
Plainfield (60544)
$108,304 median income
- 60446
Romeoville (60446)
$106,258 median income
- 60441
Lockport (60441)
$103,374 median income
- 60435
Joliet (60435)
$76,369 median income
- 60403
Crest Hill (60403)
$73,074 median income
- 60433
Joliet (60433)
$66,515 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60403 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60435 | Joliet, IL | 48,899 | 2.0 mi |
| 60446 | Romeoville, IL | 39,807 | 4.1 mi |
| 60441 | Lockport, IL | 36,869 | 3.6 mi |
| 60436 | Joliet, IL | 18,315 | 5.5 mi |
| 60432 | Joliet, IL | 21,403 | 4.4 mi |
| 60586 | Plainfield, IL | 46,251 | 6.2 mi |
| 60431 | Joliet, IL | 22,577 | 5.5 mi |
| 60490 | Bolingbrook, IL | 20,463 | 7.3 mi |
| 60433 | Joliet, IL | 17,160 | 6.2 mi |
| 60544 | Plainfield, IL | 25,959 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60403, 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 (17,529 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 60403 in?
ZIP code 60403 (Crest Hill) 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 60403?
ZIP code 60403 in Crest Hill, IL has a population of 17,529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60403?
The median household income in ZIP 60403 is $73,074, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60403?
The median home value in ZIP 60403 is $233,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60403 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60403?
ZIP code 60403 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 5,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60403 are: Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (47), Construction (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60403?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60403 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 60403?
In ZIP code 60403, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 60403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60403 is 28.0 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 60403?
In ZIP code 60403, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60403 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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