Hickory Hills, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60457
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,049
- 1,873/sq mi High-density area
- $76,786
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hickory Hills pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,873
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60457 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 60457 (Hickory Hills, IL) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.6 in 2023 to 187.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60457 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hickory Hills, Cook County, Illinois, home to 14,049 residents across 7.5 square miles, a density of 1,873 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60457 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,786 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,032. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,800 (50% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,145.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60457 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 60457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hickory Hills, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60457.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 33
Health care and social assistance
33 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 60457, Hickory Hills, 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
14,049
Population
7.5
Area (sq mi)
1,873
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60457?
38.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
31.2%
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?
$76,786
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,032
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60457 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hickory Hills, 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)
$76,786 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
5,740housing units
5,740
Total Housing Units
5,622
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,800
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,145
Median Rent
1970
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60457 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 140 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 150 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 172 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 180 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 187 |
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 406 business establishments in ZIP 60457, employing approximately 3,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,588,000.
406
Businesses
3,211
Employees
$162.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 83 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 69 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
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 60457 vs 60465 →
ZIP 60457 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
56,855 residents
- 60459
Burbank (60459)
28,929 residents
- 60465 17,495
Palos Hills (60465)
17,495 residents
- 60455 16,446
Bridgeview (60455)
16,446 residents
- 60458 14,428
Justice (60458)
14,428 residents
- 60415 14,139
Chicago Ridge (60415)
14,139 residents
- 60457 14,049
Hickory Hills (60457)
14,049 residents
- 60501 11,626
Summit Argo (60501)
11,626 residents
- 60482 11,063
Worth (60482)
11,063 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60457 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60457 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60480
Willow Springs (60480)
$98,917 median income
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
$83,911 median income
- 60465
Palos Hills (60465)
$83,533 median income
- 60459
Burbank (60459)
$80,116 median income
- 60457
Hickory Hills (60457)
$76,786 median income
- 60534
Lyons (60534)
$70,890 median income
- 60415
Chicago Ridge (60415)
$68,964 median income
- 60455
Bridgeview (60455)
$66,745 median income
- 60501
Summit Argo (60501)
$63,244 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60457 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60465 | Palos Hills, IL | 17,495 | 1.8 mi |
| 60458 | Justice, IL | 14,428 | 1.7 mi |
| 60455 | Bridgeview, IL | 16,446 | 1.6 mi |
| 60480 | Willow Springs, IL | 5,246 | 2.7 mi |
| 60501 | Summit Argo, IL | 11,626 | 3.8 mi |
| 60415 | Chicago Ridge, IL | 14,139 | 3.0 mi |
| 60482 | Worth, IL | 11,063 | 3.2 mi |
| 60459 | Burbank, IL | 28,929 | 3.4 mi |
| 60453 | Oak Lawn, IL | 56,855 | 3.9 mi |
| 60534 | Lyons, IL | 10,649 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60457, 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 (14,049 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 60457 in?
ZIP code 60457 (Hickory Hills) 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 60457?
ZIP code 60457 in Hickory Hills, IL has a population of 14,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60457?
The median household income in ZIP 60457 is $76,786, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60457?
The median home value in ZIP 60457 is $287,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60457 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60457?
ZIP code 60457 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 3,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60457 are: Transportation and warehousing (83), Construction (69), Retail trade (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60457?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60457 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 60457?
In ZIP code 60457, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 60457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60457 is 29.9 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 60457?
In ZIP code 60457, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60457 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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