PlainZIP

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
$77,174
Median income
$197,000
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
43th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,185. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 17.1%. Median home value sits at $197,000 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,493 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.3%.

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. To put 60425 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook 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 60425

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glenwood, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60425.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60425?

44.0

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 24.5%
African American 70.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$37,185

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60425 ranks nationally

Glenwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,174 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,544

Total Housing Units

3,230

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$197,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60425 ranks #0 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 60425 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 60425 ranks #4 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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