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 High-density area
- $60,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60428 (Markham, IL) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.0 in 2023 to 175.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,986. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,000 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,599; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60428 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 60428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Markham, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60428.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60428?
34.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
8.2%
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?
$60,000
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,986
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60428 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Markham, 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)
$60,000 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,843housing units
3,843
Total Housing Units
3,544
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
27,969 residents
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
26,057 residents
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
16,833 residents
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60428
Markham (60428)
12,203 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60428 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
$93,076 median income
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
$74,826 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
$70,634 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60428
Markham (60428)
$60,000 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60428, 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 (12,203 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 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.
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