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 High-density area
- $40,668
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,183. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,300 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,553; owner occupancy is 59.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60472 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 60472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robbins, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60472.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60472?
33.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.4%
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?
$40,668
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$22,183
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60472 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Robbins, 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)
$40,668 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,000housing units
2,000
Total Housing Units
1,585
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
22,285 residents
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
19,852 residents
- 60428
Markham (60428)
12,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60472 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60472 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
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
$95,719 median income
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
$93,076 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
$70,634 median income
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
$67,014 median income
- 60428
Markham (60428)
$60,000 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 60472 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60472, 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 (5,390 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 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.
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