ZIP Code 60466

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Park Forest · Cook County · Illinois

Population
22,115

1,333/sq mi

Median income
$61,654

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,200

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.8%

Median age 37.1

Land area
16.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 60466 in Park Forest, Illinois has a population of 22,115. The median household income is $61,654, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $115,200, 59% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60466 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.6 square miles in Park Forest, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,115 residents, producing a population density of 1,333 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 60466 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60466 sits at $61,654 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,259. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $115,200 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,365 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60466 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60466 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 60466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60466.

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 60466, Park Forest, 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

22,115

Population

16.6

Area (sq mi)

1,333

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60466?

37.1

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 21.1%
African American 67.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$61,654

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,259

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,949

Total Housing Units

8,237

Occupied Units

712

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$115,200

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,365

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60466 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.4% 105
2021 +22.0% 128
2022 +16.0% 149
2023 +16.3% 173
2024 +2.7% 178

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 60466, employing approximately 2,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,296,000.

169

Businesses

2,093

Employees

$98.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 41 24.3%
Other services (except public administration) 25 14.8%
Transportation and warehousing 15 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.9%
Construction 12 7.1%
Manufacturing 10 5.9%
Retail trade 9 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Finance and insurance 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.4%
Educational services 3 1.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
60461 Olympia Fields, IL 4,836 2.6 mi
60471 Richton Park, IL 14,101 2.6 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 4.0 mi
60484 University Park, IL 6,829 2.8 mi
60475 Steger, IL 9,870 2.9 mi
60443 Matteson, IL 21,145 3.7 mi
60429 Hazel Crest, IL 15,630 6.5 mi
60430 Homewood, IL 20,094 5.5 mi
60411 Chicago Heights, IL 58,136 5.2 mi
60478 Country Club Hills, IL 16,833 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60466 in?
ZIP code 60466 (Park Forest) 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 60466?
ZIP code 60466 in Park Forest, IL has a population of 22,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60466?
The median household income in ZIP 60466 is $61,654, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60466?
The median home value in ZIP 60466 is $115,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60466?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60466 is African American at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60466?
ZIP code 60466 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 2,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60466?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60466 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Other services (except public administration) (25), Transportation and warehousing (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60466?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60466 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 60466?
In ZIP code 60466, 50.6% 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 60466?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60466 is 31.8 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 60466?
In ZIP code 60466, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60466?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60466 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Park Forest, IL

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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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