New Lenox, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60451
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,063
- 513/sq mi High-density area
- $137,404
- Median income Above-median income area
- $393,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Lenox pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 513
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60451 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 60451 (New Lenox, IL) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.9 in 2023 to 196.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60451 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Lenox, Will County, Illinois, with 34,063 residents across 66.4 square miles, a density of 513 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60451 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,404 (72% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,654. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $393,100 (105% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 93.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,505.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60451 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 60451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Lenox, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60451.
- Construction
Construction
164 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 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 60451, New Lenox, 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
34,063
Population
66.4
Area (sq mi)
513
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60451?
38.4
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.5%
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?
$137,404
Median Household Income
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$51,654
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60451 ranks nationally
New Lenox, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$137,404 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
12,951housing units
12,951
Total Housing Units
12,457
Occupied Units
494
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,100
Median Home Value
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$1,505
Median Rent
1994
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60451 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 142 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 152 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 171 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 187 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 197 |
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 966 business establishments in ZIP 60451, employing approximately 14,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $767,194,000.
966
Businesses
14,239
Employees
$767.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 164 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Information | 8 | 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 60451 vs 60433 →
ZIP 60451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60441
Lockport (60441)
36,869 residents
- 60451
New Lenox (60451)
34,063 residents
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
30,423 residents
- 60487
Tinley Park (60487)
26,928 residents
- 60467
Orland Park (60467)
26,046 residents
- 60448
Mokena (60448)
24,423 residents
- 60491
Homer Glen (60491)
22,743 residents
- 60432
Joliet (60432)
21,403 residents
- 60433
Joliet (60433)
17,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60451 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60491
Homer Glen (60491)
$138,571 median income
- 60451
New Lenox (60451)
$137,404 median income
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
$136,730 median income
- 60487
Tinley Park (60487)
$131,793 median income
- 60442
Manhattan (60442)
$127,986 median income
- 60448
Mokena (60448)
$120,761 median income
- 60467
Orland Park (60467)
$114,812 median income
- 60441
Lockport (60441)
$103,374 median income
- 60421
Elwood (60421)
$103,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60451 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60433 | Joliet, IL | 17,160 | 4.3 mi |
| 60491 | Homer Glen, IL | 22,743 | 6.6 mi |
| 60448 | Mokena, IL | 24,423 | 4.1 mi |
| 60432 | Joliet, IL | 21,403 | 4.8 mi |
| 60442 | Manhattan, IL | 9,924 | 7.9 mi |
| 60423 | Frankfort, IL | 30,423 | 6.6 mi |
| 60467 | Orland Park, IL | 26,046 | 7.5 mi |
| 60441 | Lockport, IL | 36,869 | 7.6 mi |
| 60487 | Tinley Park, IL | 26,928 | 7.6 mi |
| 60421 | Elwood, IL | 3,968 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60451, 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 (34,063 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 60451 in?
ZIP code 60451 (New Lenox) 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 60451?
ZIP code 60451 in New Lenox, IL has a population of 34,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60451?
The median household income in ZIP 60451 is $137,404, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60451?
The median home value in ZIP 60451 is $393,100, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60451 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60451?
ZIP code 60451 has 966 business establishments employing approximately 14,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60451 are: Construction (164), Health care and social assistance (143), Other services (except public administration) (103). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60451?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60451 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 60451?
In ZIP code 60451, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% 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 60451?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60451 is 32.1 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 60451?
In ZIP code 60451, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60451 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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