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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
$75,681
Median income
$177,700
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,133. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. The typical home here is valued at $177,700 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,271 monthly, and 72.3% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60438, plus 6 more within Cook 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 60438

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60438.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60438?

40.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.4%
African American 51.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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

$36,133

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60438 ranks nationally

Lansing, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,681 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,202

Total Housing Units

11,431

Occupied Units

771

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$177,700

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60438 ranks #3 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 60438 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 60438 ranks #5 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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