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Posen, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60469

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,930
2,445/sq mi
$73,676
Median income
$173,900
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Posen pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,445
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60469 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60469 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Posen, Cook County, Illinois, home to 5,930 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 2,445 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60469 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,676 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $22,794. Local economic indicators show a 20.8% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $173,900 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,397 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60469 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Posen, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60469.

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 60469, Posen, 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

5,930

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

2,445

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60469?

33.1

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

21.8%

Foreign-Born

White 24.4%
African American 14.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%

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

How ZIP 60469 ranks nationally

Posen, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,676 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$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

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ZIP 60469 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 60469 ranks #0 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 60469 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 60469 ranks #3 of 9 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
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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Pop: 91,326
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Pop: 90,407
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

Cook County Posen, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60469 in? ▼
ZIP code 60469 (Posen) 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 60469? ▼
ZIP code 60469 in Posen, IL has a population of 5,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60469? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60469 is $73,676, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60469? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60469 is $173,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60469? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60469 is White at 24.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60469? ▼
ZIP code 60469 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60469? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60469 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (16), Transportation and warehousing (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60469? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60469 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 60469? ▼
In ZIP code 60469, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 60469? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60469 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60469? ▼
In ZIP code 60469, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60469? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60469 is 20.8% 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.