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Joliet, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60432

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

21,403
986/sq mi
$64,917
Median income
$193,700
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Joliet pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
986
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60432 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60432 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, with 21,403 residents across 21.7 square miles, a density of 986 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60432 reports a modest median household income of $64,917 (19% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,984. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $193,700 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,253 monthly, and 58.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60432 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60432

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joliet, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60432.

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 60432, Joliet, 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

21,403

Population

21.7

Area (sq mi)

986

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60432?

33.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

29.2%

Foreign-Born

White 23.7%
African American 20.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%

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?

$64,917

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$25,984

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60432 ranks nationally

Joliet, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,917 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,266

Total Housing Units

6,603

Occupied Units

663

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$193,700

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,253

Median Rent

1966

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60432 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 148
2021 +12.9% 168
2022 +7.1% 179
2023 +18.8% 213
2024 +5.0% 224

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 406 business establishments in ZIP 60432, employing approximately 3,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,935,000.

406

Businesses

3,812

Employees

$194.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 60 14.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 54 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 41 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 36 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 30 7.4%
Construction 26 6.4%
Finance and insurance 16 3.9%
Manufacturing 14 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.7%
Information 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 60432 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 60432 ranks #7 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 60432 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 60432 ranks #null 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
60433 Joliet, IL 17,160 2.8 mi
60441 Lockport, IL 36,869 3.7 mi
60435 Joliet, IL 48,899 4.6 mi
60403 Crest Hill, IL 17,529 4.4 mi
60451 New Lenox, IL 34,063 4.8 mi
60436 Joliet, IL 18,315 5.3 mi
60491 Homer Glen, IL 22,743 6.0 mi
60448 Mokena, IL 24,423 7.6 mi
60446 Romeoville, IL 39,807 7.1 mi
60421 Elwood, IL 3,968 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Joliet, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60432 in? ▼
ZIP code 60432 (Joliet) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60432? ▼
ZIP code 60432 in Joliet, IL has a population of 21,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60432? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60432 is $64,917, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60432? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60432 is $193,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60432? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60432 is White at 23.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60432? ▼
ZIP code 60432 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 3,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60432? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60432 are: Retail trade (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60432? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60432 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 60432? ▼
In ZIP code 60432, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 60432? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60432 is 29.0 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 60432? ▼
In ZIP code 60432, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60432? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60432 is 19.6% 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.