PlainZIP

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
$42,196
Median income
$91,000
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,828. Poverty here runs at 21.4%, with unemployment measured at 13.9%. Median home value sits at $91,000 (53% below the state average), median rent at $986 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60426, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60426?

36.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 5.7%
African American 56.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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

How ZIP 60426 ranks nationally

Harvey, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,196 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$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

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ZIP 60426 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 60426 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60426 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 60426 ranks #9 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
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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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

Cook County Harvey, IL Illinois

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.

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