ZIP Code 60461
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Olympia Fields · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 4,836
- Median income
- $124,417
- Median home value
- $328,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.8%
- Land area
- 7.2 sq mi
672/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 47
Chicago
ZIP code 60461 in Olympia Fields, Illinois has a population of 4,836. The median household income is $124,417, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $328,000, 18% above the US average. 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.2 square miles in Olympia Fields, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,836 residents, producing a population density of 672 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60461 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60461 sits at $124,417 (55% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,835. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $328,000 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60461.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60461, Olympia Fields, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,836
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
672
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60461?
47.0
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$124,417
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$56,835
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
42.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,194
Total Housing Units
1,964
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$328,000
Median Home Value
+71% vs state
$3,501
Median Rent
1980
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
-6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
143
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+43%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60461 have decreased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +43% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 111 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 123 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 142 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 154 |
| 2024 | -6.6% | 143 |
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 166 business establishments in ZIP 60461, employing approximately 3,726 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,965,000.
166
Businesses
3,726
Employees
$213.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 38.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 4.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
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 60461 vs 60422 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60422 | Flossmoor, IL | 9,403 | 1.4 mi |
| 60466 | Park Forest, IL | 22,115 | 2.6 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 4.0 mi |
| 60430 | Homewood, IL | 20,094 | 3.1 mi |
| 60443 | Matteson, IL | 21,145 | 3.0 mi |
| 60471 | Richton Park, IL | 14,101 | 3.4 mi |
| 60478 | Country Club Hills, IL | 16,833 | 3.7 mi |
| 60428 | Markham, IL | 12,203 | 5.7 mi |
| 60484 | University Park, IL | 6,829 | 5.2 mi |
| 60475 | Steger, IL | 9,870 | 4.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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