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ZIP Code 60456

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,349
3,506/sq mi
$61,101
Median income
$173,400
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hometown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,506
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60456 covers 1.2 square miles in Hometown, Cook County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,349 residents on file, a density of 3,506 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60456 reports a modest median household income of $61,101 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,820. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. Median home value sits at $173,400 (10% below the state average), median rent at $678 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60456 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hometown, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60456.

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 60456, Hometown, 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

4,349

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

3,506

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60456?

41.3

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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?

$61,101

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$32,820

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60456 ranks nationally

Hometown, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,101 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,826

Total Housing Units

1,773

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$173,400

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$678

Median Rent

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60456 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 140
2021 +16.6% 163
2022 +14.2% 186
2023 +5.4% 196
2024 +10.6% 217

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 41 business establishments in ZIP 60456, employing approximately 339 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,276,000.

41

Businesses

339

Employees

$12.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 12 29.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 21.9%
Retail trade 6 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.8%
Construction 3 7.3%

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 60456 vs 60652 →

ZIP 60456 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 60456 ranks #0 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 60456 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 60456 ranks #9 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
60652 Chicago, IL 40,959 1.4 mi
60805 Evergreen Park, IL 19,852 1.6 mi
60453 Oak Lawn, IL 56,855 1.6 mi
60459 Burbank, IL 28,929 2.1 mi
60655 Chicago, IL 28,550 2.9 mi
60629 Chicago, IL 113,916 3.2 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 4.1 mi
60415 Chicago Ridge, IL 14,139 3.1 mi
60620 Chicago, IL 72,216 4.1 mi
60455 Bridgeview, IL 16,446 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

60629 standard
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Pop: 113,916
60623 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 92,108
60618 standard
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Pop: 92,084
60632 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 91,326
60639 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 90,407
60647 standard
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60456 in? ▼
ZIP code 60456 (Hometown) 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 60456? ▼
ZIP code 60456 in Hometown, IL has a population of 4,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60456 is $61,101, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60456 is $173,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60456 is White at 62.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60456? ▼
ZIP code 60456 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60456? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60456 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60456? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60456 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 60456? ▼
In ZIP code 60456, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 60456? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60456 is 28.1 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 60456? ▼
In ZIP code 60456, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60456 is 6.9% 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.