PlainZIP

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
$62,961
Median income
$180,800
Median home value
14.8%
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.

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,281. Poverty here runs at 17.2%, with unemployment measured at 8.8%. Housing costs here run $180,800 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,306 a month; 58.3% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60436, plus 6 more within Will County, give a clearer read than the 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 60436

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joliet, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60436.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60436?

34.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 37.9%
African American 21.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%

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

$26,281

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60436 ranks nationally

Joliet, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,961 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,218

Total Housing Units

6,615

Occupied Units

603

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$180,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60436 ranks #6 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 60436 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 60436 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.