Lansing, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60438
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,884
- 1,404/sq mi High-density area
- $75,681
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lansing pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,404
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60438 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 60438 (Lansing, IL) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.5 in 2023 to 172.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60438 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lansing, Cook County, Illinois, with 28,884 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 1,404 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60438 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,681 (5% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,133. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $177,700 (7% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,271; 72.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60438 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 60438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60438.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
54 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 60438, Lansing, 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
28,884
Population
20.6
Area (sq mi)
1,404
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60438?
40.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
9.7%
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?
$75,681
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$36,133
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60438 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lansing, 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)
$75,681 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
12,202housing units
12,202
Total Housing Units
11,431
Occupied Units
771
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,700
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,271
Median Rent
1964
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60438 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 117 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 137 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 155 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 162 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 173 |
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 554 business establishments in ZIP 60438, employing approximately 7,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,491,000.
554
Businesses
7,275
Employees
$352.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 77 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 54 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 47 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
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 60438 vs 60409 →
ZIP 60438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
58,136 residents
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
37,186 residents
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
28,884 residents
- 46322
Highland (46322)
23,727 residents
- 46321
Munster (46321)
23,603 residents
- 46324 23,165
Hammond (46324)
23,165 residents
- 60419 22,788
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60473 22,439
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 60633 12,927
Chicago (60633)
12,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60438 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46321
Munster (46321)
$110,187 median income
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 46322
Highland (46322)
$78,062 median income
- 60425
Glenwood (60425)
$77,174 median income
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
$75,681 median income
- 46324
Hammond (46324)
$63,052 median income
- 60633
Chicago (60633)
$62,458 median income
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
$62,073 median income
- 60476
Thornton (60476)
$59,647 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60438 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60409 | Calumet City, IL | 37,186 | 3.2 mi |
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 2.9 mi |
| 46324 | Hammond, IN | 23,165 | 2.8 mi |
| 46321 | Munster, IN | 23,603 | 2.8 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 3.3 mi |
| 60425 | Glenwood, IL | 9,117 | 3.5 mi |
| 60411 | Chicago Heights, IL | 58,136 | 4.5 mi |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 6.8 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 4.9 mi |
| 46322 | Highland, IN | 23,727 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60438, 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 (28,884 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 60438 in?
ZIP code 60438 (Lansing) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60438?
ZIP code 60438 in Lansing, IL has a population of 28,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60438?
The median household income in ZIP 60438 is $75,681, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60438?
The median home value in ZIP 60438 is $177,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60438 is African American at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60438?
ZIP code 60438 has 554 business establishments employing approximately 7,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60438 are: Retail trade (77), Accommodation and food services (69), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60438?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60438 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 60438?
In ZIP code 60438, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 60438?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60438 is 32.4 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 60438?
In ZIP code 60438, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60438 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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