ZIP Code 60475

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Steger · Will County · Illinois

Population
9,870

790/sq mi

Median income
$67,487

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,000

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.6%

Median age 39.6

Land area
12.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60475 in Steger, Illinois has a population of 9,870. The median household income is $67,487, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $159,000, 43% below the US average. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60475 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.5 square miles in Steger, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 9,870 residents, producing a population density of 790 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 60475 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60475 sits at $67,487 (16% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,054. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $159,000 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60475 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60475 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 60475

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60475.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60475, Steger, 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

9,870

Population

12.5

Area (sq mi)

790

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60475?

39.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 25.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$67,487

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,054

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,650

Total Housing Units

4,255

Occupied Units

395

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60475 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.1% 116
2021 +11.8% 129
2022 +20.3% 155
2023 +2.6% 159
2024 +13.6% 181

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 139 business establishments in ZIP 60475, employing approximately 887 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,980,000.

139

Businesses

887

Employees

$40.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 16.6%
Retail trade 21 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 20 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.3%
Manufacturing 10 7.2%
Finance and insurance 7 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%
Educational services 3 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.2%

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 60475 vs 60466 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60466 Park Forest, IL 22,115 2.9 mi
60411 Chicago Heights, IL 58,136 3.1 mi
60417 Crete, IL 15,547 3.5 mi
60425 Glenwood, IL 9,117 5.1 mi
60461 Olympia Fields, IL 4,836 4.5 mi
60484 University Park, IL 6,829 4.6 mi
60471 Richton Park, IL 14,101 5.5 mi
60476 Thornton, IL 2,391 6.7 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 5.3 mi
60430 Homewood, IL 20,094 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60475 in?
ZIP code 60475 (Steger) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60475?
ZIP code 60475 in Steger, IL has a population of 9,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60475?
The median household income in ZIP 60475 is $67,487, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60475?
The median home value in ZIP 60475 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60475?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60475 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60475?
ZIP code 60475 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60475?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60475 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60475?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60475 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 60475?
In ZIP code 60475, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 60475?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60475 is 33.0 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 60475?
In ZIP code 60475, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60475?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60475 is 12.5% 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 Steger, 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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