ZIP Code 60474

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South Wilmington · Grundy County · Illinois

Population
760

89/sq mi

Median income
$85,500

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,500

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 46.9

Land area
8.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60474 in South Wilmington, Illinois has a population of 760. The median household income is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $177,500, 36% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60474 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in South Wilmington, Grundy County, Illinois. The area is home to 760 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 60474 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60474 sits at $85,500 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,623. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $177,500 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,358 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60474 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grundy County, so you can benchmark 60474 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 →

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 60474, South Wilmington, 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

760

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60474?

46.9

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$85,500

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$46,623

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

308

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$177,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,358

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 60474, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,731,000.

9

Businesses

227

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 60474 vs 60407 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60407 Braceville, IL 1,684 3.1 mi
60424 Gardner, IL 2,440 3.4 mi
60935 Essex, IL 1,064 4.8 mi
60961 Reddick, IL 700 5.8 mi
60416 Coal City, IL 9,397 7.5 mi
60408 Braidwood, IL 5,696 6.0 mi
60969 Union Hill, IL 65 8.0 mi
60444 Mazon, IL 1,761 8.1 mi
60917 Buckingham, IL 574 10.6 mi
60481 Wilmington, IL 11,851 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60474 in?
ZIP code 60474 (South Wilmington) is located in Grundy County, Illinois. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60474?
ZIP code 60474 in South Wilmington, IL has a population of 760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60474?
The median household income in ZIP 60474 is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60474?
The median home value in ZIP 60474 is $177,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60474?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60474 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60474?
ZIP code 60474 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60474?
In ZIP code 60474, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 60474?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60474 is 32.4 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 60474?
In ZIP code 60474, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60474?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60474 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for South Wilmington, IL

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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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