ZIP Code 60404
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Shorewood · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 17,395
- Median income
- $122,171
- Median home value
- $335,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.1%
- Land area
- 40.4 sq mi
430/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Chicago
ZIP code 60404 in Shorewood, Illinois has a population of 17,395. The median household income is $122,171, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $335,800, 21% above the US average. 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60404 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.4 square miles in Shorewood, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 17,395 residents, producing a population density of 430 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 60404 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60404 sits at $122,171 (53% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,144. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $335,800 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,779 per month, and 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60404 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60404 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 60404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60404.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 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 60404, Shorewood, 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
17,395
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
430
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60404?
43.2
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
6.2%
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?
$122,171
Median Household Income
+53% vs state
$49,144
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 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?
7,832
Total Housing Units
7,512
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,800
Median Home Value
+75% vs state
$1,779
Median Rent
2001
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60404 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 136 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 151 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 172 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 183 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 195 |
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 449 business establishments in ZIP 60404, employing approximately 6,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,981,000.
449
Businesses
6,346
Employees
$305.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 34 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 60404 vs 60431 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60431 | Joliet, IL | 22,577 | 1.9 mi |
| 60586 | Plainfield, IL | 46,251 | 4.3 mi |
| 60410 | Channahon, IL | 12,687 | 6.0 mi |
| 60544 | Plainfield, IL | 25,959 | 7.2 mi |
| 60436 | Joliet, IL | 18,315 | 5.3 mi |
| 60447 | Minooka, IL | 13,709 | 5.4 mi |
| 60435 | Joliet, IL | 48,899 | 5.4 mi |
| 60403 | Crest Hill, IL | 17,529 | 7.1 mi |
| 60421 | Elwood, IL | 3,968 | 8.3 mi |
| 60446 | Romeoville, IL | 39,807 | 10.5 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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