Joliet, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60436
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,315
- 469/sq mi High-density area
- $62,961
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- 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.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 469
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60436 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 60436 (Joliet, IL) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.0 in 2023 to 221.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60436 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, home to 18,315 residents across 39.0 square miles, a density of 469 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60436 reports a modest median household income of $62,961 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,281. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $180,800 (6% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,306; 58.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60436 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 60436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joliet, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60436.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
124 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
49 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 60436, 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
18,315
Population
39.0
Area (sq mi)
469
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60436?
34.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
15.6%
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?
$62,961
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$26,281
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60436 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)
$62,961 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
7,218housing units
7,218
Total Housing Units
6,615
Occupied Units
603
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,306
Median Rent
1960
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60436 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.9% | 147 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 162 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 180 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 197 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 221 |
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 529 business establishments in ZIP 60436, employing approximately 16,430 people with a combined annual payroll of $967,616,000.
529
Businesses
16,430
Employees
$967.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 124 | 23.4% |
| Construction | 58 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
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 60436 vs 60435 →
ZIP 60436 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
- 60431
Joliet (60431)
22,577 residents
- 60432
Joliet (60432)
21,403 residents
- 60436 18,315
Joliet (60436)
18,315 residents
- 60403 17,529
Crest Hill (60403)
17,529 residents
- 60404 17,395
Shorewood (60404)
17,395 residents
- 60433 17,160
Joliet (60433)
17,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60436 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60436 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60431
Joliet (60431)
$122,870 median income
- 60404
Shorewood (60404)
$122,171 median income
- 60410
Channahon (60410)
$118,976 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 60436 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60435 | Joliet, IL | 48,899 | 3.7 mi |
| 60421 | Elwood, IL | 3,968 | 4.4 mi |
| 60433 | Joliet, IL | 17,160 | 4.1 mi |
| 60403 | Crest Hill, IL | 17,529 | 5.5 mi |
| 60404 | Shorewood, IL | 17,395 | 5.3 mi |
| 60431 | Joliet, IL | 22,577 | 5.1 mi |
| 60432 | Joliet, IL | 21,403 | 5.3 mi |
| 60446 | Romeoville, IL | 39,807 | 9.7 mi |
| 60410 | Channahon, IL | 12,687 | 6.8 mi |
| 60441 | Lockport, IL | 36,869 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60436, 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 (18,315 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 60436 in?
ZIP code 60436 (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 60436?
ZIP code 60436 in Joliet, IL has a population of 18,315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60436?
The median household income in ZIP 60436 is $62,961, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60436?
The median home value in ZIP 60436 is $180,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60436 is White at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60436?
ZIP code 60436 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 16,430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60436 are: Transportation and warehousing (124), Construction (58), Wholesale trade (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60436?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60436 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 60436?
In ZIP code 60436, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 60436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60436 is 26.5 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 60436?
In ZIP code 60436, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60436 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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