Hometown, IL · standard
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 High-density area
- $61,101
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hometown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60456 (Hometown, IL) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.3 in 2023 to 217.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,820. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $173,400 (10% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $678; 74.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60456 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 60456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hometown, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60456.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60456?
41.3
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
9.5%
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?
$61,101
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,820
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60456 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hometown, 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)
$61,101 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,826housing units
1,826
Total Housing Units
1,773
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60629
Chicago (60629)
113,916 residents
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
72,216 residents
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
56,855 residents
- 60652 40,959
Chicago (60652)
40,959 residents
- 60459 28,929
Burbank (60459)
28,929 residents
- 60655 28,550
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60803 22,285
Alsip (60803)
22,285 residents
- 60805 19,852
Evergreen Park (60805)
19,852 residents
- 60455 16,446
Bridgeview (60455)
16,446 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60456 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
$95,719 median income
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
$83,911 median income
- 60459
Burbank (60459)
$80,116 median income
- 60652
Chicago (60652)
$80,020 median income
- 60415
Chicago Ridge (60415)
$68,964 median income
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
$67,014 median income
- 60455
Bridgeview (60455)
$66,745 median income
- 60456
Hometown (60456)
$61,101 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60456, 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 (4,349 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 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.
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