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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
$67,487
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Steger pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,054. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $159,000 (17% below the state average), median rent at $1,072 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Will County, letting you compare 60475 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 60475

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steger, IL

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 60475 ranks nationally

Steger, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,487 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.2%
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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60475 ranks #6 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 60475 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 60475 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Will County

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Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Steger, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.