Harvey, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60426
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,594
- 1,483/sq mi High-density area
- $42,196
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harvey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,483
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60426 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 60426 (Harvey, IL) rose +18.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.0 in 2023 to 213.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60426 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harvey, Cook County, Illinois, with 29,594 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 1,483 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60426 reports a modest median household income of $42,196 (47% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,828. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,000 (53% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $986; owner occupancy is 59.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60426 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 60426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harvey, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60426.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 60426, Harvey, 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
29,594
Population
20.0
Area (sq mi)
1,483
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60426?
36.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
19.5%
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?
$42,196
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$23,828
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60426 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Harvey, 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)
$42,196 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
11,491housing units
11,491
Total Housing Units
8,799
Occupied Units
2,692
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,000
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$986
Median Rent
1961
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
+18.8%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60426 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 106 |
| 2021 | +20.1% | 127 |
| 2022 | +38.7% | 177 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 180 |
| 2024 | +18.8% | 214 |
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 376 business establishments in ZIP 60426, employing approximately 7,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $553,637,000.
376
Businesses
7,383
Employees
$553.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 60426 vs 60428 →
ZIP 60426 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60827
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60428
Markham (60428)
12,203 residents
- 60469 5,930
Posen (60469)
5,930 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60426 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60426 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60428
Markham (60428)
$60,000 median income
- 60476
Thornton (60476)
$59,647 median income
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
$57,887 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 median income
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
$42,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60426 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60428 | Markham, IL | 12,203 | 2.1 mi |
| 60469 | Posen, IL | 5,930 | 2.1 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 3.0 mi |
| 60430 | Homewood, IL | 20,094 | 3.7 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 2.9 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 3.0 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 3.0 mi |
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 3.4 mi |
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 3.8 mi |
| 60472 | Robbins, IL | 5,390 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60426, 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 (29,594 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 60426 in?
ZIP code 60426 (Harvey) 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 60426?
ZIP code 60426 in Harvey, IL has a population of 29,594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60426?
The median household income in ZIP 60426 is $42,196, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60426?
The median home value in ZIP 60426 is $91,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60426?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60426 is African American at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60426?
ZIP code 60426 has 376 business establishments employing approximately 7,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60426?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60426 are: Retail trade (63), Accommodation and food services (44), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60426?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60426 increased by 18.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 60426?
In ZIP code 60426, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 60426?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60426 is 29.2 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 60426?
In ZIP code 60426, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60426?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60426 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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