PlainZIP

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
$59,647
Median income
$155,100
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,788. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. Housing costs here run $155,100 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,107 a month; 79.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60476 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 60476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thornton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60476.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60476?

44.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.5%
African American 36.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

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

$32,788

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60476 ranks nationally

Thornton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,647 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

891

Total Housing Units

819

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$155,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60476 ranks #0 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 60476 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 60476 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
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

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Pop: 90,407
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

Cook County Thornton, IL Illinois

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.

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