Steger, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60475
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,870
- 790/sq mi High-density area
- $67,487
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Steger pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 790
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60475 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60475 (Steger, IL) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.5 in 2023 to 181.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60475 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Steger, Will County, Illinois, home to 9,870 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 790 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60475 reports a modest median household income of $67,487 (16% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,054. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,000 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,072; owner occupancy is 64.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60475 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 60475
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steger, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60475.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 60475, Steger, 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
9,870
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
790
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60475?
39.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.2%
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?
$67,487
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,054
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60475 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Steger, 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)
$67,487 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
4,650housing units
4,650
Total Housing Units
4,255
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,000
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,072
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
+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 60475 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
58,136 residents
- 60466 22,115
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 60430 20,094
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60417 15,547
Crete (60417)
15,547 residents
- 60471 14,101
Richton Park (60471)
14,101 residents
- 60475 9,870
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
- 60425 9,117
Glenwood (60425)
9,117 residents
- 60484 6,829
University Park (60484)
6,829 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60475 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60475 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60461
Olympia Fields (60461)
$124,417 median income
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60417
Crete (60417)
$91,952 median income
- 60425
Glenwood (60425)
$77,174 median income
- 60484
University Park (60484)
$73,266 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
$64,494 median income
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
$62,073 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60475 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60475, 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 (9,870 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 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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