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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
$76,786
Median income
$287,800
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,032. Local economic indicators show a 11.4% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $287,800 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,145 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60457, plus 6 more within Cook 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 60457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hickory Hills, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60457.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60457?

38.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

31.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$76,786

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,032

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60457 ranks nationally

Hickory Hills, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,786 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,740

Total Housing Units

5,622

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$287,800

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60457 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 60457 ranks #7 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 60457 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 60457 ranks #5 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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