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Markham, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60428

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,203
907/sq mi
$60,000
Median income
$136,000
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Markham pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
907
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60428 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60428 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Markham, Cook County, Illinois, home to 12,203 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 907 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60428 reports a modest median household income of $60,000 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,986. Local economic indicators show a 18.5% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $136,000 (29% below the state average), median rent at $1,599 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60428 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60428

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Markham, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60428.

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 60428, Markham, 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

12,203

Population

13.5

Area (sq mi)

907

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60428?

34.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 11.7%
African American 69.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

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?

$60,000

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$25,986

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60428 ranks nationally

Markham, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,000 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,843

Total Housing Units

3,544

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$136,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,599

Median Rent

1964

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60428 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 123
2021 +9.1% 134
2022 +22.8% 165
2023 +2.0% 168
2024 +4.2% 175

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 160 business establishments in ZIP 60428, employing approximately 3,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,640,000.

160

Businesses

3,809

Employees

$206.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 28 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 25 15.6%
Construction 23 14.4%
Retail trade 22 13.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 10.0%
Wholesale trade 13 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.0%
Manufacturing 5 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.9%

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 60428 vs 60469 →

ZIP 60428 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 60428 ranks #8 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 60428 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 60428 ranks #8 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
60469 Posen, IL 5,930 2.0 mi
60429 Hazel Crest, IL 15,630 1.8 mi
60426 Harvey, IL 29,594 2.1 mi
60472 Robbins, IL 5,390 3.2 mi
60406 Blue Island, IL 25,460 3.8 mi
60430 Homewood, IL 20,094 3.2 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 4.4 mi
60478 Country Club Hills, IL 16,833 3.0 mi
60452 Oak Forest, IL 27,969 3.4 mi
60445 Midlothian, IL 26,057 3.4 mi

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Related Areas

Cook County Markham, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60428 in? ▼
ZIP code 60428 (Markham) 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 60428? ▼
ZIP code 60428 in Markham, IL has a population of 12,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60428? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60428 is $60,000, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60428? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60428 is $136,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60428? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60428 is African American at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60428? ▼
ZIP code 60428 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 3,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60428? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60428 are: Transportation and warehousing (28), Other services (except public administration) (25), Construction (23). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60428? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60428 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 60428? ▼
In ZIP code 60428, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 60428? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60428 is 36.4 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 60428? ▼
In ZIP code 60428, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60428? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60428 is 18.5% 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.