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 High-density area
- $64,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60432 (Joliet, IL) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.1 in 2023 to 223.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,984. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $193,700 (1% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,253; 58.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60432 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 60432
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joliet, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60432.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60432?
33.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
29.2%
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?
$64,917
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$25,984
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60432 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Joliet, 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)
$64,917 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,266housing units
7,266
Total Housing Units
6,603
Occupied Units
663
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60435
Joliet (60435)
48,899 residents
- 60446
Romeoville (60446)
39,807 residents
- 60441
Lockport (60441)
36,869 residents
- 60451
New Lenox (60451)
34,063 residents
- 60448
Mokena (60448)
24,423 residents
- 60491
Homer Glen (60491)
22,743 residents
- 60432
Joliet (60432)
21,403 residents
- 60436 18,315
Joliet (60436)
18,315 residents
- 60403 17,529
Crest Hill (60403)
17,529 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60432 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60432 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60491
Homer Glen (60491)
$138,571 median income
- 60451
New Lenox (60451)
$137,404 median income
- 60448
Mokena (60448)
$120,761 median income
- 60446
Romeoville (60446)
$106,258 median income
- 60441
Lockport (60441)
$103,374 median income
- 60421
Elwood (60421)
$103,083 median income
- 60435
Joliet (60435)
$76,369 median income
- 60403
Crest Hill (60403)
$73,074 median income
- 60433
Joliet (60433)
$66,515 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60432, 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 (21,403 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 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.
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