ZIP Code 60436
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Joliet · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 18,315
- Median income
- $62,961
- Median home value
- $180,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.8%
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi
469/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60436 in Joliet, Illinois has a population of 18,315. The median household income is $62,961, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $180,800, 35% below the US average. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60436 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.0 square miles in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 18,315 residents, producing a population density of 469 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60436 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60436 sits at $62,961 (21% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,281. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $180,800 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,306 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60436 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60436 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,281
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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