PlainZIP

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
$83,250
Median income
$197,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gardner pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,013. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. Housing costs here run $197,400 for a typical home value (3% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,035 a month; 70.4% of 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. To put 60424 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grundy County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60424?

37.5

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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

$39,013

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60424 ranks nationally

Gardner, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,250 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

938

Total Housing Units

812

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$197,400

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60424 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 60424 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 60424 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 60424 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Grundy County

60450 standard
Morris, IL
Pop: 20,332
60447 standard
Minooka, IL
Pop: 13,709
60416 standard
Coal City, IL
Pop: 9,397
60444 standard
Mazon, IL
Pop: 1,761
60407 standard
Braceville, IL
Pop: 1,684
60474 standard
South Wilmington, IL
Pop: 760

Related Areas

Grundy County Gardner, IL Illinois

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.

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