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Crete, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60417

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

15,547
154/sq mi
$91,952
Median income
$243,100
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crete pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
154
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60417 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crete, Will County, Illinois, home to 15,547 residents across 100.8 square miles, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60417 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,952 (15% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $53,325. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $243,100 (27% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,391 monthly, and 89.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Will County, letting you compare 60417 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 60417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crete, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60417.

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 60417, Crete, 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

15,547

Population

100.8

Area (sq mi)

154

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60417?

49.1

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 36.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$91,952

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$53,325

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60417 ranks nationally

Crete, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,952 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,198

Total Housing Units

5,988

Occupied Units

210

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$243,100

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,391

Median Rent

1975

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60417 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 110
2021 +14.2% 126
2022 +12.8% 142
2023 +8.9% 155
2024 +9.8% 170

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 270 business establishments in ZIP 60417, employing approximately 3,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,832,000.

270

Businesses

3,244

Employees

$179.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 32 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 11.5%
Retail trade 24 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.7%
Finance and insurance 15 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.6%
Wholesale trade 10 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.0%
Manufacturing 6 2.2%

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 60417 vs 60475 →

ZIP 60417 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 60417 ranks #4 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 60417 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 60417 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
60475 Steger, IL 9,870 3.5 mi
60411 Chicago Heights, IL 58,136 5.5 mi
60401 Beecher, IL 7,797 6.0 mi
46311 Dyer, IN 20,816 5.0 mi
60484 University Park, IL 6,829 5.9 mi
60425 Glenwood, IL 9,117 8.1 mi
60466 Park Forest, IL 22,115 5.8 mi
46373 Saint John, IN 13,859 6.6 mi
60476 Thornton, IL 2,391 9.7 mi
46303 Cedar Lake, IN 14,170 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Will County

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Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
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Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
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Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Crete, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60417 in? ▼
ZIP code 60417 (Crete) 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 60417? ▼
ZIP code 60417 in Crete, IL has a population of 15,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60417 is $91,952, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60417 is $243,100, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60417 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60417? ▼
ZIP code 60417 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 3,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60417? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60417 are: Construction (54), Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60417? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60417 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 60417? ▼
In ZIP code 60417, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 60417? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60417 is 37.8 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 60417? ▼
In ZIP code 60417, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60417 is 5.5% 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.