ZIP Code 60444

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Mazon · Grundy County · Illinois

Population
1,761

14/sq mi

Median income
$87,614

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$219,000

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.1%

Median age 37.2

Land area
122.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60444 in Mazon, Illinois has a population of 1,761. The median household income is $87,614, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $219,000, 21% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.3 square miles in Mazon, Grundy County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,761 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 60444 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60444 sits at $87,614 (9% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,285. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $219,000 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grundy County, so you can benchmark 60444 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 60444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60444.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,761

Population

122.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60444?

37.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$42,285

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

724

Total Housing Units

703

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$219,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60444 vs 60479 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60479 Verona, IL 760 6.1 mi
60407 Braceville, IL 1,684 7.0 mi
60424 Gardner, IL 2,440 6.4 mi
60450 Morris, IL 20,332 8.9 mi
60416 Coal City, IL 9,397 7.2 mi
60474 South Wilmington, IL 760 8.1 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Mazon, IL

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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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