Glenwood, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60425
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,117
- 731/sq mi High-density area
- $77,174
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glenwood pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 731
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60425 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 60425 (Glenwood, IL) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.6 in 2023 to 181.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60425 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glenwood, Cook County, Illinois, home to 9,117 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 731 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60425 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,174 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,185. Unemployment is 17.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $197,000 (3% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,493; 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, 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 60425 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 60425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glenwood, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60425.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 60425, Glenwood, 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
9,117
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
731
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60425?
44.0
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
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?
$77,174
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,185
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60425 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Glenwood, 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)
$77,174 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
3,544housing units
3,544
Total Housing Units
3,230
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,493
Median Rent
1968
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60425 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 119 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 138 |
| 2022 | +25.4% | 174 |
| 2023 | -3.5% | 168 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 181 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 60425, employing approximately 1,909 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,823,000.
105
Businesses
1,909
Employees
$102.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 60425 vs 60476 →
ZIP 60425 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
58,136 residents
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
28,884 residents
- 60419 22,788
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60473 22,439
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 60430 20,094
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60429 15,630
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60475 9,870
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60425 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60425 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 60425
Glenwood (60425)
$77,174 median income
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
$75,681 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
$62,073 median income
- 60476
Thornton (60476)
$59,647 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60425 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 1.6 mi |
| 60411 | Chicago Heights, IL | 58,136 | 2.8 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 3.6 mi |
| 60430 | Homewood, IL | 20,094 | 2.9 mi |
| 60422 | Flossmoor, IL | 9,403 | 3.8 mi |
| 60438 | Lansing, IL | 28,884 | 3.5 mi |
| 60475 | Steger, IL | 9,870 | 5.1 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 5.7 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 4.2 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60425, 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 (9,117 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 60425 in?
ZIP code 60425 (Glenwood) 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 60425?
ZIP code 60425 in Glenwood, IL has a population of 9,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60425?
The median household income in ZIP 60425 is $77,174, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60425?
The median home value in ZIP 60425 is $197,000, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60425?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60425 is African American at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60425?
ZIP code 60425 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,909 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60425?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60425 are: Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (13), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60425?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60425 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 60425?
In ZIP code 60425, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 60425?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60425 is 30.5 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 60425?
In ZIP code 60425, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60425?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60425 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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