PlainZIP

Hazel Crest, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60429

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

15,630
1,543/sq mi
$66,988
Median income
$183,600
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hazel Crest pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,543
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60429 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60429 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazel Crest, Cook County, Illinois, home to 15,630 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 1,543 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60429 reports a modest median household income of $66,988 (16% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,162. Poverty here runs at 24.1%, with unemployment measured at 14.2%. Median home value sits at $183,600 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,332 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 60429 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60429

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazel Crest, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60429.

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 60429, Hazel Crest, 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

15,630

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

1,543

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60429?

38.1

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 9.0%
African American 82.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$66,988

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,162

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60429 ranks nationally

Hazel Crest, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,988 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,006

Total Housing Units

5,273

Occupied Units

733

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$183,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,332

Median Rent

1968

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60429 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 116
2021 +15.0% 134
2022 +17.4% 157
2023 +9.7% 173
2024 +8.4% 187

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 60429, employing approximately 4,802 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,327,000.

219

Businesses

4,802

Employees

$333.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 65 29.7%
Retail trade 21 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.6%
Construction 18 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.0%
Wholesale trade 8 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.6%
Manufacturing 6 2.7%
Finance and insurance 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.4%

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 60429 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 60429 ranks #5 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 60429 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 60429 ranks #6 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 1.8 mi
60430 Homewood, IL 20,094 1.5 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 2.5 mi
60478 Country Club Hills, IL 16,833 2.2 mi
60469 Posen, IL 5,930 3.8 mi
60461 Olympia Fields, IL 4,836 4.0 mi
60426 Harvey, IL 29,594 3.0 mi
60476 Thornton, IL 2,391 4.0 mi
60406 Blue Island, IL 25,460 5.6 mi
60472 Robbins, IL 5,390 5.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60429 in? ▼
ZIP code 60429 (Hazel Crest) 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 60429? ▼
ZIP code 60429 in Hazel Crest, IL has a population of 15,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60429? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60429 is $66,988, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60429? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60429 is $183,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60429? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60429 is African American at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60429? ▼
ZIP code 60429 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 4,802 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60429? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60429 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60429? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60429 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 60429? ▼
In ZIP code 60429, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 60429? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60429 is 26.8 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 60429? ▼
In ZIP code 60429, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60429? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60429 is 24.1% 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.