ZIP Code 60417
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Crete · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 15,547
- Median income
- $91,952
- Median home value
- $243,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.4%
- Land area
- 100.8 sq mi
154/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60417 in Crete, Illinois has a population of 15,547. The median household income is $91,952, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $243,100, 13% below the US average. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60417 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.8 square miles in Crete, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 15,547 residents, producing a population density of 154 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 60417 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60417 sits at $91,952 (15% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $53,325. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $243,100 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,391 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60417 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60417 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 60417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60417.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 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 60417, Crete, 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
15,547
Population
100.8
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60417?
49.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.9%
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?
$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
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?
6,198
Total Housing Units
5,988
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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