Midlothian, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60445
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,057
- 1,455/sq mi High-density area
- $70,634
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midlothian pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,455
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60445 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 60445 (Midlothian, IL) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.6 in 2023 to 194.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60445 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois, with 26,057 residents across 17.9 square miles, a density of 1,455 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60445 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,634 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,854. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $208,000 (8% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,249; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60445 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 60445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midlothian, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60445.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
33 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 60445, Midlothian, 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
26,057
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
1,455
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60445?
38.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
12.9%
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?
$70,634
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,854
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60445 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Midlothian, 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)
$70,634 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
6,105housing units
6,105
Total Housing Units
5,854
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,000
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,249
Median Rent
1965
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60445 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 127 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 144 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 168 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 177 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 195 |
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 491 business establishments in ZIP 60445, employing approximately 6,940 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,110,000.
491
Businesses
6,940
Employees
$313.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 80 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 63 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.9% |
| Information | 12 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
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 60445 vs 60472 →
ZIP 60445 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
56,855 residents
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
27,969 residents
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
26,057 residents
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60803 22,285
Alsip (60803)
22,285 residents
- 60478 16,833
Country Club Hills (60478)
16,833 residents
- 60463 14,671
Palos Heights (60463)
14,671 residents
- 60428 12,203
Markham (60428)
12,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60445 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60445 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60463
Palos Heights (60463)
$107,977 median income
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
$93,076 median income
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
$83,911 median income
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
$74,826 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
$70,634 median income
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
$67,014 median income
- 60428
Markham (60428)
$60,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60445 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60472 | Robbins, IL | 5,390 | 1.5 mi |
| 60803 | Alsip, IL | 22,285 | 2.6 mi |
| 60452 | Oak Forest, IL | 27,969 | 2.1 mi |
| 60469 | Posen, IL | 5,930 | 2.6 mi |
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 3.1 mi |
| 60463 | Palos Heights, IL | 14,671 | 3.3 mi |
| 60428 | Markham, IL | 12,203 | 3.4 mi |
| 60478 | Country Club Hills, IL | 16,833 | 5.0 mi |
| 60655 | Chicago, IL | 28,550 | 4.5 mi |
| 60453 | Oak Lawn, IL | 56,855 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60445, 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 (26,057 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 60445 in?
ZIP code 60445 (Midlothian) 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 60445?
ZIP code 60445 in Midlothian, IL has a population of 26,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60445?
The median household income in ZIP 60445 is $70,634, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60445?
The median home value in ZIP 60445 is $208,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60445 is White at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60445?
ZIP code 60445 has 491 business establishments employing approximately 6,940 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60445 are: Retail trade (80), Accommodation and food services (74), Construction (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60445?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60445 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 60445?
In ZIP code 60445, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 60445?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60445 is 28.8 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 60445?
In ZIP code 60445, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60445 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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