ZIP Code 60469
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Posen · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 5,930
- Median income
- $73,676
- Median home value
- $173,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.9%
- Land area
- 2.4 sq mi
2,445/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60469 in Posen, Illinois has a population of 5,930. The median household income is $73,676, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $173,900, 37% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Posen, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,930 residents, producing a population density of 2,445 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 60469 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60469 sits at $73,676 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $22,794. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $173,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,397 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60469 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 60469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60469.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60469, Posen, 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
5,930
Population
2.4
Area (sq mi)
2,445
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60469?
33.1
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
21.8%
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?
$73,676
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$22,794
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 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?
1,526
Total Housing Units
1,470
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
3.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,397
Median Rent
1963
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60469 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.0% | 127 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 135 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 159 |
| 2023 | +14.0% | 181 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 198 |
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 101 business establishments in ZIP 60469, employing approximately 774 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,293,000.
101
Businesses
774
Employees
$45.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 15.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.0% |
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 60469 vs 60406 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 1.8 mi |
| 60428 | Markham, IL | 12,203 | 2.0 mi |
| 60472 | Robbins, IL | 5,390 | 1.5 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 2.1 mi |
| 60445 | Midlothian, IL | 26,057 | 2.6 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 3.8 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 3.3 mi |
| 60655 | Chicago, IL | 28,550 | 4.7 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 4.5 mi |
| 60452 | Oak Forest, IL | 27,969 | 3.8 mi |
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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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