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South Holland, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60473

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

22,439
1,018/sq mi
$85,659
Median income
$216,500
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Holland pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,018
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60473 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Holland, Cook County, Illinois, with 22,439 residents across 22.0 square miles, a density of 1,018 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60473 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,659 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,195. Local economic indicators show a 14.2% poverty rate alongside 11.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $216,500 (13% above the state average), median rent at $1,856 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 34 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 60473 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 60473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Holland, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60473.

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 60473, South Holland, 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

22,439

Population

22.0

Area (sq mi)

1,018

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60473?

41.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 10.5%
African American 74.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$85,659

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$34,195

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60473 ranks nationally

South Holland, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,659 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,780

Total Housing Units

7,461

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$216,500

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,856

Median Rent

1966

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60473 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 114
2021 +15.3% 132
2022 +21.2% 160
2023 -3.7% 154
2024 +7.4% 165

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 551 business establishments in ZIP 60473, employing approximately 10,974 people with a combined annual payroll of $552,624,000.

551

Businesses

10,974

Employees

$552.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 66 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 50 9.1%
Construction 47 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 8.0%
Retail trade 43 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 7.6%
Wholesale trade 41 7.4%
Manufacturing 40 7.3%
Finance and insurance 29 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.5%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.5%

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 60473 vs 60419 →

ZIP 60473 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 60473 ranks #7 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 60473 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 60473 ranks #2 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
60419 Dolton, IL 22,788 2.1 mi
60476 Thornton, IL 2,391 2.0 mi
60425 Glenwood, IL 9,117 3.6 mi
60409 Calumet City, IL 37,186 2.7 mi
60426 Harvey, IL 29,594 2.9 mi
60438 Lansing, IL 28,884 3.3 mi
60827 Riverdale, IL 27,946 3.9 mi
60428 Markham, IL 12,203 4.7 mi
60411 Chicago Heights, IL 58,136 6.1 mi
60430 Homewood, IL 20,094 4.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60473 in? ▼
ZIP code 60473 (South Holland) 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 60473? ▼
ZIP code 60473 in South Holland, IL has a population of 22,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60473 is $85,659, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60473 is $216,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60473 is African American at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60473? ▼
ZIP code 60473 has 551 business establishments employing approximately 10,974 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60473? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60473 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Other services (except public administration) (66), Transportation and warehousing (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60473? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60473 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 60473? ▼
In ZIP code 60473, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 60473? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60473 is 34.0 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 60473? ▼
In ZIP code 60473, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60473 is 14.2% 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.