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Robbins, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60472

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

5,390
1,258/sq mi
$40,668
Median income
$121,300
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Robbins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,258
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60472 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Robbins, Cook County, Illinois, home to 5,390 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 1,258 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60472 reports a modest median household income of $40,668 (49% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $22,183. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 17.0%. The typical home here is valued at $121,300 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,553 monthly, and 59.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 29 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 60472 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 60472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robbins, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60472.

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 60472, Robbins, 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

5,390

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

1,258

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60472?

33.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 5.0%
African American 80.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$40,668

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$22,183

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

17.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60472 ranks nationally

Robbins, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,668 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,000

Total Housing Units

1,585

Occupied Units

415

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$121,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,553

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 60472, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,601,000.

26

Businesses

217

Employees

$10.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 7 26.9%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Construction 3 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.5%

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 60472 vs 60445 →

ZIP 60472 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 60472 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 60472 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 60472 ranks #null 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
60445 Midlothian, IL 26,057 1.5 mi
60469 Posen, IL 5,930 1.5 mi
60406 Blue Island, IL 25,460 1.6 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 2.4 mi
60655 Chicago, IL 28,550 3.5 mi
60428 Markham, IL 12,203 3.2 mi
60452 Oak Forest, IL 27,969 3.5 mi
60827 Riverdale, IL 27,946 4.1 mi
60805 Evergreen Park, IL 19,852 5.4 mi
60426 Harvey, IL 29,594 3.7 mi

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Related Areas

Cook County Robbins, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60472 in? ▼
ZIP code 60472 (Robbins) 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 60472? ▼
ZIP code 60472 in Robbins, IL has a population of 5,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60472 is $40,668, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60472 is $121,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60472 is African American at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60472? ▼
ZIP code 60472 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60472 are: Health care and social assistance (7), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60472? ▼
In ZIP code 60472, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 60472? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60472 is 28.7 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 60472? ▼
In ZIP code 60472, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60472 is 28.7% 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.