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Orland Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60462

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

38,723
954/sq mi
$96,526
Median income
$348,900
Median home value
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orland Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
954
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.6 square miles in Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 38,723 residents, producing a population density of 954 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 60462 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60462 sits at $96,526 (21% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,378. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $348,900 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,432 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60462 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 60462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60462.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60462, Orland Park, 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

38,723

Population

40.6

Area (sq mi)

954

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60462?

42.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$96,526

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$48,378

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60462 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,526 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,205

Total Housing Units

16,432

Occupied Units

773

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$348,900

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$1,432

Median Rent

1983

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60462 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 134
2021 +8.4% 145
2022 +12.4% 163
2023 +5.3% 171
2024 +4.9% 180

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 1,529 business establishments in ZIP 60462, employing approximately 17,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $728,765,000.

1,529

Businesses

17,270

Employees

$728.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 294 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 210 13.7%
Construction 155 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 155 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 139 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 125 8.2%
Finance and insurance 119 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 119 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 3.0%
Wholesale trade 38 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.3%
Manufacturing 17 1.1%
Educational services 16 1.1%
Information 10 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 60462 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 60462 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60462 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 60462 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
60487 Tinley Park, IL 26,928 4.2 mi
60464 Palos Park, IL 9,620 3.0 mi
60465 Palos Hills, IL 17,495 5.1 mi
60463 Palos Heights, IL 14,671 3.3 mi
60467 Orland Park, IL 26,046 3.4 mi
60452 Oak Forest, IL 27,969 4.2 mi
60477 Tinley Park, IL 38,161 4.3 mi
60482 Worth, IL 11,063 4.8 mi
60457 Hickory Hills, IL 14,049 6.9 mi
60445 Midlothian, IL 26,057 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60462 in? ▼
ZIP code 60462 (Orland Park) 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 60462? ▼
ZIP code 60462 in Orland Park, IL has a population of 38,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60462 is $96,526, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60462 is $348,900, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60462 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60462? ▼
ZIP code 60462 has 1,529 business establishments employing approximately 17,270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60462 are: Retail trade (294), Health care and social assistance (210), Construction (155). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60462? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60462 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 60462? ▼
In ZIP code 60462, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% 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 60462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60462 is 33.3 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 60462? ▼
In ZIP code 60462, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60462 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orland Park, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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