PlainZIP

Braceville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60407

Grundy County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,684
54/sq mi
$89,792
Median income
$191,000
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Braceville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60407 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60407 covers 31.0 square miles in Braceville, Grundy County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,684 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60407 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,792 (12% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,836. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $191,000 (0% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,510 monthly, and 88.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 60407 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grundy 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 60407

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Braceville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60407.

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 60407, Braceville, 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

1,684

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60407?

39.2

Median Age

61.3%

Male

38.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$89,792

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$36,836

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60407 ranks nationally

Braceville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,792 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

682

Total Housing Units

649

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$191,000

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,510

Median Rent

1990

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60407 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 137
2021 +11.6% 152
2022 +6.0% 162
2023 +3.5% 167
2024 +10.1% 184

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 60407, employing approximately 980 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,943,000.

26

Businesses

980

Employees

$119.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 19.2%
Utilities 4 15.4%
Wholesale trade 4 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.5%

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 60407 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 60407 ranks #7 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 60407 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 60407 ranks #4 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
60474 South Wilmington, IL 760 3.1 mi
60416 Coal City, IL 9,397 4.4 mi
60408 Braidwood, IL 5,696 3.6 mi
60424 Gardner, IL 2,440 5.3 mi
60444 Mazon, IL 1,761 7.0 mi
60935 Essex, IL 1,064 6.3 mi
60961 Reddick, IL 700 8.8 mi
60481 Wilmington, IL 11,851 8.4 mi
60969 Union Hill, IL 65 10.3 mi
60420 Dwight, IL 6,102 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grundy County

60450 standard
Morris, IL
Pop: 20,332
60447 standard
Minooka, IL
Pop: 13,709
60416 standard
Coal City, IL
Pop: 9,397
60424 standard
Gardner, IL
Pop: 2,440
60444 standard
Mazon, IL
Pop: 1,761
60474 standard
South Wilmington, IL
Pop: 760

Related Areas

Grundy County Braceville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60407 in? ▼
ZIP code 60407 (Braceville) is located in Grundy County, Illinois. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60407? ▼
ZIP code 60407 in Braceville, IL has a population of 1,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60407? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60407 is $89,792, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60407? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60407 is $191,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60407? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60407 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60407? ▼
ZIP code 60407 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60407? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60407 are: Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Utilities (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60407? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60407 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 60407? ▼
In ZIP code 60407, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 60407? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60407 is 34.5 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 60407? ▼
In ZIP code 60407, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60407? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60407 is 11.2% 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.