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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
$70,634
Median income
$208,000
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,854. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $208,000 for a typical home value (8% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,249 a month; 76.5% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60445 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60445

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midlothian, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60445.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60445?

38.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.2%
African American 9.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%

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?

$70,634

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,854

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60445 ranks nationally

Midlothian, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,634 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,105

Total Housing Units

5,854

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$208,000

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60445 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 60445 ranks #4 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 60445 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 60445 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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