PlainZIP

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
$73,074
Median income
$233,200
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,935. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $233,200 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,481 monthly, and 67.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Will County, letting you compare 60403 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crest Hill, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60403.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60403?

38.3

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%
African American 9.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

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

$38,935

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60403 ranks nationally

Crest Hill, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,074 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,291

Total Housing Units

8,164

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$233,200

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60403 ranks #0 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 60403 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 60403 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
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 Crest Hill, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.