PlainZIP

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
$57,887
Median income
$151,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,432. Poverty here runs at 21.7%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $151,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,384 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60419, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dolton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60419.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60419?

40.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 5.6%
African American 90.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$27,432

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60419 ranks nationally

Dolton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,887 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,811

Total Housing Units

7,820

Occupied Units

991

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$151,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60419 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 60419 ranks #5 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 60419 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 60419 ranks #6 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.