ZIP Code 60476

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Thornton · Cook County · Illinois

Population
2,391

273/sq mi

Median income
$59,647

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$155,100

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.4%

Median age 44.1

Land area
8.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60476 in Thornton, Illinois has a population of 2,391. The median household income is $59,647, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $155,100, 44% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Thornton, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,391 residents, producing a population density of 273 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 60476 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60476 sits at $59,647 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,788. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $155,100 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 60476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,391

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60476 vs 60425 →

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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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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Official Data Resources for Thornton, IL

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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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