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Joliet, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60435

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

48,899
1,764/sq mi
$76,369
Median income
$235,500
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Joliet pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1,764
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60435 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60435 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, with 48,899 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 1,764 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60435 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,369 (5% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,014. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Median home value sits at $235,500 (23% above the state average), median rent at $1,168 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Will County, letting you compare 60435 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 60435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joliet, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60435.

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 60435, 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

48,899

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

1,764

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60435?

37.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 15.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%

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?

$76,369

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$36,014

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60435 ranks nationally

Joliet, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,369 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,881

Total Housing Units

18,795

Occupied Units

1,086

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$235,500

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,168

Median Rent

1962

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60435 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 143
2021 +10.0% 158
2022 +13.9% 179
2023 +9.2% 196
2024 +11.0% 218

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 1,223 business establishments in ZIP 60435, employing approximately 20,537 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,024,407,000.

1,223

Businesses

20,537

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 277 22.6%
Retail trade 200 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 146 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 115 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 91 7.4%
Finance and insurance 79 6.5%
Construction 70 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 68 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 3.8%
Wholesale trade 25 2.0%
Manufacturing 16 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.1%
Information 11 0.9%
Educational services 11 0.9%

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 60435 vs 60403 →

ZIP 60435 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 60435 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60435 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 60435 ranks #7 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
60403 Crest Hill, IL 17,529 2.0 mi
60436 Joliet, IL 18,315 3.7 mi
60431 Joliet, IL 22,577 4.0 mi
60432 Joliet, IL 21,403 4.6 mi
60446 Romeoville, IL 39,807 6.1 mi
60441 Lockport, IL 36,869 5.3 mi
60586 Plainfield, IL 46,251 5.6 mi
60404 Shorewood, IL 17,395 5.4 mi
60433 Joliet, IL 17,160 5.5 mi
60490 Bolingbrook, IL 20,463 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
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
60451 standard
New Lenox, IL
Pop: 34,063

Related Areas

Will County Joliet, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60435 in? ▼
ZIP code 60435 (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 60435? ▼
ZIP code 60435 in Joliet, IL has a population of 48,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60435? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60435 is $76,369, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60435? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60435 is $235,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60435? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60435 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60435? ▼
ZIP code 60435 has 1,223 business establishments employing approximately 20,537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60435? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60435 are: Health care and social assistance (277), Retail trade (200), Accommodation and food services (146). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60435? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60435 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 60435? ▼
In ZIP code 60435, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 60435? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60435 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60435? ▼
In ZIP code 60435, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60435? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60435 is 14.3% 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.