Braidwood, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60408
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,696
- 294/sq mi High-density area
- $95,174
- Median income Above-median income area
- $216,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Braidwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 294
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60408 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 60408 (Braidwood, IL) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.2 in 2023 to 195.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60408 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois, home to 5,696 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 294 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,174 (19% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,438. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 2.8%. Median home value is $216,200 (13% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,051; 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60408 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 60408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Braidwood, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60408.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 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 60408, Braidwood, 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
5,696
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
294
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60408?
44.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$95,174
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$39,438
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60408 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Braidwood, 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)
$95,174 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
2,229housing units
2,229
Total Housing Units
2,128
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,200
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,051
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60408 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 144 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 158 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 173 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 196 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 60408, employing approximately 547 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,216,000.
70
Businesses
547
Employees
$17.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.3% |
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 60408 vs 60407 →
ZIP 60408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60481
Wilmington (60481)
11,851 residents
- 60416
Coal City (60416)
9,397 residents
- 60408
Braidwood (60408)
5,696 residents
- 60424 2,440
Gardner (60424)
2,440 residents
- 60407 1,684
Braceville (60407)
1,684 residents
- 60935 1,064
Essex (60935)
1,064 residents
- 60474 760
South Wilmington (60474)
760 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60408 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60935
Essex (60935)
$110,000 median income
- 60408
Braidwood (60408)
$95,174 median income
- 60407
Braceville (60407)
$89,792 median income
- 60474
South Wilmington (60474)
$85,500 median income
- 60424
Gardner (60424)
$83,250 median income
- 60481
Wilmington (60481)
$79,042 median income
- 60416
Coal City (60416)
$75,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60408 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60408, 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 (5,696 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 60408 in?
ZIP code 60408 (Braidwood) 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 60408?
ZIP code 60408 in Braidwood, IL has a population of 5,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60408?
The median household income in ZIP 60408 is $95,174, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60408?
The median home value in ZIP 60408 is $216,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60408 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60408?
ZIP code 60408 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 547 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60408 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (11), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60408 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 60408?
In ZIP code 60408, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 60408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60408 is 29.2 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 60408?
In ZIP code 60408, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60408 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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