Monee, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60449
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,217
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,904
- Median income Above-median income area
- $300,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monee pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60449 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 60449 (Monee, IL) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 150.9 in 2023 to 160.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60449 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monee, Will County, Illinois, home to 9,217 residents across 125.9 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60449 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,904 (31% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,614. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $300,000 (56% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 94.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,555.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60449 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 60449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monee, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60449.
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 21
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 21
Accommodation and food services
21 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 60449, Monee, 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
9,217
Population
125.9
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60449?
46.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
9.1%
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?
$104,904
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$53,614
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60449 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Monee, 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)
$104,904 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
3,650housing units
3,650
Total Housing Units
3,597
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,000
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,555
Median Rent
2002
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
160
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+60%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60449 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 110 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 122 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 144 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 151 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 160 |
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 255 business establishments in ZIP 60449, employing approximately 6,653 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,029,000.
255
Businesses
6,653
Employees
$284.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 57 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 60449 vs 60484 →
ZIP 60449 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
30,423 residents
- 60466
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 60443
Matteson (60443)
21,145 residents
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
16,833 residents
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
14,101 residents
- 60475 9,870
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
- 60449 9,217
Monee (60449)
9,217 residents
- 60484 6,829
University Park (60484)
6,829 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60449 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
$136,730 median income
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60461
Olympia Fields (60461)
$124,417 median income
- 60449
Monee (60449)
$104,904 median income
- 60468
Peotone (60468)
$104,625 median income
- 60443
Matteson (60443)
$92,136 median income
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
$74,826 median income
- 60484
University Park (60484)
$73,266 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60449 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60484 | University Park, IL | 6,829 | 3.9 mi |
| 60471 | Richton Park, IL | 14,101 | 4.8 mi |
| 60443 | Matteson, IL | 21,145 | 6.2 mi |
| 60468 | Peotone, IL | 6,116 | 5.8 mi |
| 60423 | Frankfort, IL | 30,423 | 5.6 mi |
| 60466 | Park Forest, IL | 22,115 | 6.4 mi |
| 60461 | Olympia Fields, IL | 4,836 | 8.2 mi |
| 60478 | Country Club Hills, IL | 16,833 | 10.5 mi |
| 60475 | Steger, IL | 9,870 | 8.5 mi |
| 60422 | Flossmoor, IL | 9,403 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60449, 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 (9,217 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 60449 in?
ZIP code 60449 (Monee) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60449?
ZIP code 60449 in Monee, IL has a population of 9,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60449?
The median household income in ZIP 60449 is $104,904, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60449?
The median home value in ZIP 60449 is $300,000, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60449 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60449?
ZIP code 60449 has 255 business establishments employing approximately 6,653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60449?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60449 are: Construction (57), Other services (except public administration) (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60449?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60449 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 60449?
In ZIP code 60449, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 60449?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60449 is 32.5 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 60449?
In ZIP code 60449, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60449 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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