PlainZIP

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
$56,557
Median income
$175,200
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blue Island pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,001. Poverty here runs at 18.5%, with unemployment measured at 14.7%. On housing, the median home value is $175,200 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 51.9% of occupied units 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. To put 60406 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60406?

37.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 25.3%
African American 30.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%

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

$28,001

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60406 ranks nationally

Blue Island, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,557 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,680

Total Housing Units

9,057

Occupied Units

623

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$175,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60406 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 60406 ranks #6 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 60406 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 60406 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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