Blue Island, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60406
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,460
- 1,767/sq mi High-density area
- $56,557
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blue Island pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,767
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60406 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 60406 (Blue Island, IL) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.2 in 2023 to 172.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60406 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, with 25,460 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,767 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60406 reports a modest median household income of $56,557 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,001. Unemployment is 14.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $175,200 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,084; 51.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60406 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 60406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Island, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60406.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 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 60406, Blue Island, 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
25,460
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
1,767
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60406?
37.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
20.9%
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?
$56,557
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$28,001
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60406 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Blue Island, 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)
$56,557 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
9,680housing units
9,680
Total Housing Units
9,057
Occupied Units
623
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
Median Rent
1962
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60406 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 119 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 132 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 159 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 160 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 173 |
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 370 business establishments in ZIP 60406, employing approximately 4,972 people with a combined annual payroll of $281,725,000.
370
Businesses
4,972
Employees
$281.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 44 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
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 60406 vs 60469 →
ZIP 60406 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
49,952 residents
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60827
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
26,057 residents
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
22,285 residents
- 60429 15,630
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60428 12,203
Markham (60428)
12,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60406 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
$80,852 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
$70,634 median income
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
$67,014 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60428
Markham (60428)
$60,000 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 median income
- 60426 $42,196
Harvey (60426)
$42,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60406 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60469 | Posen, IL | 5,930 | 1.8 mi |
| 60472 | Robbins, IL | 5,390 | 1.6 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 2.7 mi |
| 60655 | Chicago, IL | 28,550 | 3.0 mi |
| 60428 | Markham, IL | 12,203 | 3.8 mi |
| 60643 | Chicago, IL | 49,952 | 3.3 mi |
| 60803 | Alsip, IL | 22,285 | 3.0 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 3.4 mi |
| 60445 | Midlothian, IL | 26,057 | 3.1 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60406, 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 (25,460 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 60406 in?
ZIP code 60406 (Blue Island) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60406?
ZIP code 60406 in Blue Island, IL has a population of 25,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60406?
The median household income in ZIP 60406 is $56,557, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60406?
The median home value in ZIP 60406 is $175,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60406 is African American at 30.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60406?
ZIP code 60406 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 4,972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60406 are: Accommodation and food services (49), Other services (except public administration) (48), Construction (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60406 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 60406?
In ZIP code 60406, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 60406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60406 is 28.6 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 60406?
In ZIP code 60406, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60406 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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