ZIP Code 60475
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Steger · Will County · Illinois
- Population
- 9,870
- Median income
- $67,487
- Median home value
- $159,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.6%
- Land area
- 12.5 sq mi
790/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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 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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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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