ZIP Code 60426
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Harvey · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 29,594
- Median income
- $42,196
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.8%
- Land area
- 20.0 sq mi
1,483/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60426 in Harvey, Illinois has a population of 29,594. The median household income is $42,196, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $91,000, 67% below the US average. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.0 square miles in Harvey, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 29,594 residents, producing a population density of 1,483 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60426 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60426 sits at $42,196 (47% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,828. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 13.9%. On housing, the median home value is $91,000 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$23,828
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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