Mazon, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60444
Grundy County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,761
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,614
- Median income Above-median income area
- $219,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mazon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60444 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 60444 (Mazon, IL) rose +15.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.2 in 2023 to 190.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60444 covers 122.3 square miles in Mazon, Grundy County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,761 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,614 (9% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,285. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $219,000 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $992; 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grundy County, so 60444 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 60444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mazon, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60444.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 60444, Mazon, 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
1,761
Population
122.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60444?
37.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.4%
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?
$87,614
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,285
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60444 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mazon, 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)
$87,614 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
724housing units
724
Total Housing Units
703
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,000
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$992
Median Rent
1979
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
+15.2%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60444 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 134 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 145 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 169 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 165 |
| 2024 | +15.2% | 190 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 60444, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,629,000.
34
Businesses
198
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 23.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
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 60444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60450
Morris (60450)
20,332 residents
- 60416
Coal City (60416)
9,397 residents
- 60424 2,440
Gardner (60424)
2,440 residents
- 60444 1,761
Mazon (60444)
1,761 residents
- 60407 1,684
Braceville (60407)
1,684 residents
- 60479 760
Verona (60479)
760 residents
- 60474 760
South Wilmington (60474)
760 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60444 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60479
Verona (60479)
$105,000 median income
- 60407
Braceville (60407)
$89,792 median income
- 60444
Mazon (60444)
$87,614 median income
- 60474
South Wilmington (60474)
$85,500 median income
- 60424
Gardner (60424)
$83,250 median income
- 60450
Morris (60450)
$81,777 median income
- 60416
Coal City (60416)
$75,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60444 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60444, 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 (1,761 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 60444 in?
ZIP code 60444 (Mazon) is located in Grundy County, Illinois. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60444?
ZIP code 60444 in Mazon, IL has a population of 1,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60444?
The median household income in ZIP 60444 is $87,614, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60444?
The median home value in ZIP 60444 is $219,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60444 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60444?
ZIP code 60444 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60444 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60444?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60444 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 60444?
In ZIP code 60444, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 60444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60444 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60444?
In ZIP code 60444, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60444 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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