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Matteson, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60443

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,145
706/sq mi
$92,136
Median income
$233,800
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Matteson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
706
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60443 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60443 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Matteson, Cook County, Illinois, with 21,145 residents across 29.9 square miles, a density of 706 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60443 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,136 (15% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,084. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 10.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $233,800 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,480 a month; 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60443 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Matteson, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60443.

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 60443, Matteson, 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

21,145

Population

29.9

Area (sq mi)

706

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60443?

44.1

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 14.4%
African American 73.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$92,136

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$44,084

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60443 ranks nationally

Matteson, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,136 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,631

Total Housing Units

8,319

Occupied Units

312

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$233,800

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,480

Median Rent

1992

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60443 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 119
2021 +15.3% 137
2022 +18.5% 162
2023 +3.6% 168
2024 +10.0% 185

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 331 business establishments in ZIP 60443, employing approximately 7,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $343,204,000.

331

Businesses

7,534

Employees

$343.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 59 17.8%
Retail trade 56 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 47 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 20 6.0%
Finance and insurance 17 5.1%
Construction 14 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.1%
Educational services 7 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Information 4 1.2%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60443 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 60443 ranks #5 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 60443 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 60443 ranks #7 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
60471 Richton Park, IL 14,101 1.8 mi
60461 Olympia Fields, IL 4,836 3.0 mi
60478 Country Club Hills, IL 16,833 4.3 mi
60466 Park Forest, IL 22,115 3.7 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 4.0 mi
60484 University Park, IL 6,829 4.8 mi
60477 Tinley Park, IL 38,161 5.2 mi
60452 Oak Forest, IL 27,969 7.2 mi
60449 Monee, IL 9,217 6.2 mi
60423 Frankfort, IL 30,423 5.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60443 in? ▼
ZIP code 60443 (Matteson) 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 60443? ▼
ZIP code 60443 in Matteson, IL has a population of 21,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60443? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60443 is $92,136, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60443? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60443 is $233,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60443? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60443 is African American at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60443? ▼
ZIP code 60443 has 331 business establishments employing approximately 7,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60443? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60443 are: Health care and social assistance (59), Retail trade (56), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60443? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60443 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 60443? ▼
In ZIP code 60443, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 60443? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60443 is 34.4 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 60443? ▼
In ZIP code 60443, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60443? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60443 is 10.9% 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.