Peotone, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60468
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,116
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peotone pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60468 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 60468 (Peotone, IL) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.9 in 2023 to 178.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60468 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peotone, Will County, Illinois, home to 6,116 residents across 187.0 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60468 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,625 (31% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,027. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,000 (53% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $992.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60468 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 60468
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peotone, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$46,027
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60468 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Peotone, 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)
$104,625 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,437housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60468 vs 60449 →
ZIP 60468 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
30,423 residents
- 60914
Bourbonnais (60914)
29,107 residents
- 60466
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
14,101 residents
- 60950 12,168
Manteno (60950)
12,168 residents
- 60449 9,217
Monee (60449)
9,217 residents
- 60484 6,829
University Park (60484)
6,829 residents
- 60468 6,116
Peotone (60468)
6,116 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60468 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60468 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
$136,730 median income
- 60449
Monee (60449)
$104,904 median income
- 60468
Peotone (60468)
$104,625 median income
- 60950
Manteno (60950)
$89,125 median income
- 60914
Bourbonnais (60914)
$86,223 median income
- 60484
University Park (60484)
$73,266 median income
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
$64,494 median income
- 60466
Park Forest (60466)
$61,654 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60468 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60468, 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 (6,116 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 60468 in?
ZIP code 60468 (Peotone) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60468?
ZIP code 60468 in Peotone, IL has a population of 6,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60468?
The median household income in ZIP 60468 is $104,625, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60468?
The median home value in ZIP 60468 is $294,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60468?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60468 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60468?
ZIP code 60468 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60468?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60468 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60468?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60468 increased by 3.5% 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 60468?
In ZIP code 60468, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 60468?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60468 is 31.2 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 60468?
In ZIP code 60468, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60468?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60468 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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