PlainZIP

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
$137,404
Median income
$393,100
Median home value
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $51,654. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $393,100 (105% above the state average) with median rent at $1,505 per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60451, plus 6 more within Will County, give a clearer read than the 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 60451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Lenox, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60451.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60451?

38.4

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,951

Total Housing Units

12,457

Occupied Units

494

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

$393,100

Median Home Value

+105% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60451 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 60451 ranks #2 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 60451 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 60451 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County New Lenox, IL Illinois

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.

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