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 High-density area
- $61,654
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Park Forest pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60466 (Park Forest, IL) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.0 in 2023 to 177.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,259. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,200 (40% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,365; owner occupancy is 66.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60466 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 15
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60466?
37.1
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
7.1%
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?
$61,654
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,259
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60466 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Park Forest, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,654 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,949housing units
8,949
Total Housing Units
8,237
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60466 vs 60461 →
ZIP 60466 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
58,136 residents
- 60466 22,115
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 60443 21,145
Matteson (60443)
21,145 residents
- 60430 20,094
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60478 16,833
Country Club Hills (60478)
16,833 residents
- 60429 15,630
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60471 14,101
Richton Park (60471)
14,101 residents
- 60475 9,870
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60466 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60466 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60461
Olympia Fields (60461)
$124,417 median income
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60443
Matteson (60443)
$92,136 median income
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
$74,826 median income
- 60484
University Park (60484)
$73,266 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
$64,494 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60466, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,115 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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