ZIP Code 60409
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Calumet City · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 37,186
- Median income
- $55,369
- Median home value
- $145,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.4%
- Land area
- 19.3 sq mi
1,929/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
Chicago
ZIP code 60409 in Calumet City, Illinois has a population of 37,186. The median household income is $55,369, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $145,200, 48% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60409 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.3 square miles in Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 37,186 residents, producing a population density of 1,929 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 60409 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60409 sits at $55,369 (31% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,113. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.6%. On housing, the median home value is $145,200 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,177 per month, and 55.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60409 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60409 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 60409
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60409.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 24
Transportation and warehousing
24 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 60409, Calumet City, 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
37,186
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
1,929
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60409?
38.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
10.3%
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?
$55,369
Median Household Income
-31% vs state
$28,113
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 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?
16,556
Total Housing Units
14,332
Occupied Units
2,224
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state
$1,177
Median Rent
1966
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60409 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.6% | 120 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 135 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 149 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 161 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 175 |
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 444 business establishments in ZIP 60409, employing approximately 7,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,258,000.
444
Businesses
7,660
Employees
$245.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 27.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 60409 vs 60438 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60438 | Lansing, IL | 28,884 | 3.2 mi |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 3.6 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 2.7 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 2.7 mi |
| 46320 | Hammond, IN | 15,508 | 2.8 mi |
| 46327 | Hammond, IN | 12,153 | 2.9 mi |
| 46324 | Hammond, IN | 23,165 | 3.3 mi |
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 4.2 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 5.3 mi |
| 60617 | Chicago, IL | 84,155 | 7.1 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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