ZIP Code 60480
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Willow Springs · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 5,246
- Median income
- $98,917
- Median home value
- $363,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 15.1 sq mi
347/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60480 in Willow Springs, Illinois has a population of 5,246. The median household income is $98,917, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $363,800, 31% above the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60480 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.1 square miles in Willow Springs, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,246 residents, producing a population density of 347 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 60480 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60480 sits at $98,917 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $54,919. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $363,800 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,463 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60480 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60480 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 60480
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60480.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 60480, Willow Springs, 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
5,246
Population
15.1
Area (sq mi)
347
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60480?
41.7
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
20.6%
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?
$98,917
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$54,919
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 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?
2,392
Total Housing Units
2,308
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,800
Median Home Value
+90% vs state
$1,463
Median Rent
1977
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60480 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | 123 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 130 |
| 2022 | +21.4% | 158 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 166 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 172 |
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 153 business establishments in ZIP 60480, employing approximately 773 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,875,000.
153
Businesses
773
Employees
$46.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 19.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 60480 vs 60457 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60457 | Hickory Hills, IL | 14,049 | 2.7 mi |
| 60458 | Justice, IL | 14,428 | 2.8 mi |
| 60525 | La Grange, IL | 31,168 | 3.9 mi |
| 60527 | Willowbrook, IL | 27,486 | 2.9 mi |
| 60465 | Palos Hills, IL | 17,495 | 3.4 mi |
| 60455 | Bridgeview, IL | 16,446 | 3.8 mi |
| 60464 | Palos Park, IL | 9,620 | 4.7 mi |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 12,960 | 5.4 mi |
| 60501 | Summit Argo, IL | 11,626 | 4.6 mi |
| 60526 | La Grange Park, IL | 13,576 | 7.1 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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