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 High-density area
- $73,676
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60469 (Posen, IL) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.3 in 2023 to 197.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,794. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $173,900 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,397; 68.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60469 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 60469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Posen, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$22,794
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60469 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Posen, 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)
$73,676 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
1,526housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60469 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
27,969 residents
- 60827
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
26,057 residents
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60428
Markham (60428)
12,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60469 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60469 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
$93,076 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
$70,634 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60428
Markham (60428)
$60,000 median income
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
$57,887 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 median income
- 60426 $42,196
Harvey (60426)
$42,196 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60469, 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 (5,930 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 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.
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