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Park Forest, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60466

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

22,115
1,333/sq mi
$61,654
Median income
$115,200
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Park Forest pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,333
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60466 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Park Forest, Cook County, Illinois, with 22,115 residents across 16.6 square miles, a density of 1,333 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60466 reports a modest median household income of $61,654 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,259. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.5%. Housing costs here run $115,200 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,365 a month; 66.3% of homes 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 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 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 60466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Park Forest, IL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,115

Population

16.6

Area (sq mi)

1,333

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 60466 ranks nationally

Park Forest, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,654 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 60466 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 60466 ranks #2 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 60466 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 60466 ranks #null 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

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