ZIP Code 60473
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South Holland · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 22,439
- Median income
- $85,659
- Median home value
- $216,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.7%
- Land area
- 22.0 sq mi
1,018/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60473 in South Holland, Illinois has a population of 22,439. The median household income is $85,659, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $216,500, 22% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.0 square miles in South Holland, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,439 residents, producing a population density of 1,018 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60473 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60473 sits at $85,659 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,195. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $216,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,856 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60473 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60473.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60473?
41.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
7.4%
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?
$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
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?
7,780
Total Housing Units
7,461
Occupied Units
319
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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