Thornton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60476
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,391
- 273/sq mi High-density area
- $59,647
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thornton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 273
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60476 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 60476 (Thornton, IL) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.3 in 2023 to 157.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60476 covers 8.7 square miles in Thornton, Cook County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,391 residents on file, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60476 reports a modest median household income of $59,647 (26% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,788. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,100 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,107; owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60476 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 60476
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thornton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60476.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 60476, Thornton, 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
2,391
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
273
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60476?
44.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.4%
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?
$59,647
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$32,788
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60476 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Thornton, 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)
$59,647 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
891housing units
891
Total Housing Units
819
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,107
Median Rent
1959
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
158
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+58%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60476 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 109 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 126 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 156 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 154 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 158 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 60476, employing approximately 780 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,579,000.
58
Businesses
780
Employees
$70.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60476 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
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
37,186 residents
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
28,884 residents
- 60827
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60419 22,788
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60473 22,439
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 60430 20,094
Homewood (60430)
20,094 residents
- 60429 15,630
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60476 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60476 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60430
Homewood (60430)
$96,629 median income
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 60425
Glenwood (60425)
$77,174 median income
- 60438
Lansing (60438)
$75,681 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
- 60411
Chicago Heights (60411)
$62,073 median income
- 60476
Thornton (60476)
$59,647 median income
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
$57,887 median income
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
$55,369 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60476 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60425 | Glenwood, IL | 9,117 | 1.6 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 2.0 mi |
| 60438 | Lansing, IL | 28,884 | 2.9 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 4.1 mi |
| 60430 | Homewood, IL | 20,094 | 3.1 mi |
| 60411 | Chicago Heights, IL | 58,136 | 4.2 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 4.0 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 3.8 mi |
| 60409 | Calumet City, IL | 37,186 | 4.2 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60476, 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 (2,391 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 60476 in?
ZIP code 60476 (Thornton) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60476?
ZIP code 60476 in Thornton, IL has a population of 2,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60476?
The median household income in ZIP 60476 is $59,647, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60476?
The median home value in ZIP 60476 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60476 is White at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60476?
ZIP code 60476 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60476?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60476 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (8), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60476?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60476 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 60476?
In ZIP code 60476, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 60476?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60476 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60476?
In ZIP code 60476, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60476 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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