PlainZIP

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
$104,625
Median income
$294,000
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,027. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $294,000 for a typical home value (53% above the state average), with rent averaging $992 a month; 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60468?

42.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

How ZIP 60468 ranks nationally

Peotone, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,625 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60468 ranks #8 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 60468 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 60468 ranks #3 of 8 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
60449 Monee, IL 9,217 5.8 mi
60950 Manteno, IL 12,168 7.0 mi
60423 Frankfort, IL 30,423 10.0 mi
60914 Bourbonnais, IL 29,107 10.7 mi
60484 University Park, IL 6,829 9.1 mi
60471 Richton Park, IL 14,101 10.7 mi
60466 Park Forest, IL 22,115 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Will County

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Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Peotone, IL Illinois

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.

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