Gardner, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60424
Grundy County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,440
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gardner pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60424 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60424 covers 133.3 square miles in Gardner, Grundy County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,440 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60424 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,250 (4% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,013. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $197,400 (3% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,035; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grundy County, so 60424 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 60424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gardner, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60424.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 60424, Gardner, 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
2,440
Population
133.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60424?
37.5
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$83,250
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$39,013
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60424 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Gardner, 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)
$83,250 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
938housing units
938
Total Housing Units
812
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,400
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,035
Median Rent
1974
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60424 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 125 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 135 |
| 2022 | +5.9% | 143 |
| 2023 | +21.4% | 174 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 174 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 60424, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,198,000.
30
Businesses
243
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 60424 vs 60474 →
ZIP 60424 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60416
Coal City (60416)
9,397 residents
- 60420
Dwight (60420)
6,102 residents
- 60408
Braidwood (60408)
5,696 residents
- 60424 2,440
Gardner (60424)
2,440 residents
- 60444 1,761
Mazon (60444)
1,761 residents
- 60407 1,684
Braceville (60407)
1,684 residents
- 60474 760
South Wilmington (60474)
760 residents
- 60961 700
Reddick (60961)
700 residents
- 60917 574
Buckingham (60917)
574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60424 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60920
Campus (60920)
$111,406 median income
- 60408
Braidwood (60408)
$95,174 median income
- 60407
Braceville (60407)
$89,792 median income
- 60444
Mazon (60444)
$87,614 median income
- 60474
South Wilmington (60474)
$85,500 median income
- 60424
Gardner (60424)
$83,250 median income
- 60961
Reddick (60961)
$77,969 median income
- 60917
Buckingham (60917)
$75,441 median income
- 60416
Coal City (60416)
$75,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60424 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60474 | South Wilmington, IL | 760 | 3.4 mi |
| 60407 | Braceville, IL | 1,684 | 5.3 mi |
| 60444 | Mazon, IL | 1,761 | 6.4 mi |
| 60961 | Reddick, IL | 700 | 6.6 mi |
| 60920 | Campus, IL | 178 | 9.7 mi |
| 60420 | Dwight, IL | 6,102 | 7.3 mi |
| 60416 | Coal City, IL | 9,397 | 8.9 mi |
| 60408 | Braidwood, IL | 5,696 | 8.8 mi |
| 60917 | Buckingham, IL | 574 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60424, 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 (2,440 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 60424 in?
ZIP code 60424 (Gardner) is located in Grundy County, Illinois. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60424?
ZIP code 60424 in Gardner, IL has a population of 2,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60424?
The median household income in ZIP 60424 is $83,250, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60424?
The median home value in ZIP 60424 is $197,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60424 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60424?
ZIP code 60424 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60424 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60424 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 60424?
In ZIP code 60424, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 60424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60424 is 30.1 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 60424?
In ZIP code 60424, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60424 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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