ZIP Code 60468
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Peotone · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 6,116
- Median income
- $104,625
- Median home value
- $294,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.2%
- Land area
- 187.0 sq mi
33/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60468 in Peotone, Illinois has a population of 6,116. The median household income is $104,625, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $294,000, 6% above the US average. 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60468 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.0 square miles in Peotone, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 6,116 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 60468 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60468 sits at $104,625 (31% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,027. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $294,000 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60468 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60468 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 60468
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60468.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Wholesale trade 13
Wholesale trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 13
Transportation and warehousing
13 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 60468, Peotone, 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
6,116
Population
187.0
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60468?
42.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.4%
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?
$104,625
Median Household Income
+31% vs state
$46,027
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 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?
2,437
Total Housing Units
2,354
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,000
Median Home Value
+53% vs state
$992
Median Rent
1975
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60468 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 126 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 138 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 152 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 172 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 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 161 business establishments in ZIP 60468, employing approximately 1,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,072,000.
161
Businesses
1,029
Employees
$51.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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