Dolton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60419
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,788
- 2,093/sq mi High-density area
- $57,887
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dolton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,093
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60419 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 60419 (Dolton, IL) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.8 in 2023 to 170.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60419 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois, with 22,788 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 2,093 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60419 reports a modest median household income of $57,887 (28% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,432. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,300 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,384; owner occupancy is 72.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60419 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 60419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dolton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60419.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60419, Dolton, 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
22,788
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
2,093
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60419?
40.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.4%
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?
$57,887
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$27,432
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60419 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dolton, 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)
$57,887 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
8,811housing units
8,811
Total Housing Units
7,820
Occupied Units
991
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,300
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,384
Median Rent
1965
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60419 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 121 |
| 2021 | +21.7% | 147 |
| 2022 | +6.3% | 156 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 158 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 171 |
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 202 business establishments in ZIP 60419, employing approximately 2,530 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,263,000.
202
Businesses
2,530
Employees
$123.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.5% |
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 60419 vs 60473 →
ZIP 60419 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
72,202 residents
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
37,186 residents
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60827 27,946
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60419 22,788
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60473 22,439
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 46320 15,508
Hammond (46320)
15,508 residents
- 60633 12,927
Chicago (60633)
12,927 residents
- 60425 9,117
Glenwood (60425)
9,117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60419 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60419 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 60425
Glenwood (60425)
$77,174 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60633
Chicago (60633)
$62,458 median income
- 60476
Thornton (60476)
$59,647 median income
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
$57,887 median income
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
$55,369 median income
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
$54,644 median income
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
$42,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60419 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 2.1 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 2.2 mi |
| 60409 | Calumet City, IL | 37,186 | 2.7 mi |
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 4.1 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 3.0 mi |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 3.2 mi |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 72,202 | 4.5 mi |
| 60469 | Posen, IL | 5,930 | 4.5 mi |
| 60425 | Glenwood, IL | 9,117 | 5.7 mi |
| 46320 | Hammond, IN | 15,508 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60419, 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 (22,788 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 60419 in?
ZIP code 60419 (Dolton) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60419?
ZIP code 60419 in Dolton, IL has a population of 22,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60419?
The median household income in ZIP 60419 is $57,887, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60419?
The median home value in ZIP 60419 is $151,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60419?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60419 is African American at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60419?
ZIP code 60419 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 2,530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60419?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60419 are: Retail trade (43), Health care and social assistance (27), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60419?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60419 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 60419?
In ZIP code 60419, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 60419?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60419 is 30.7 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 60419?
In ZIP code 60419, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60419?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60419 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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