PlainZIP

Willow Springs, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60480

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,246
347/sq mi
$98,917
Median income
$363,800
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Willow Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
347
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60480 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60480 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willow Springs, Cook County, Illinois, home to 5,246 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 347 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60480 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $363,800 (90% above the state average), median rent at $1,463 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 60480 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60480

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willow Springs, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60480.

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 60480, Willow Springs, 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

5,246

Population

15.1

Area (sq mi)

347

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60480?

41.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

20.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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

How ZIP 60480 ranks nationally

Willow Springs, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,917 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$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 60480 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 60480 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 60480 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 60480 ranks #6 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60480 in? ▼
ZIP code 60480 (Willow Springs) 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 60480? ▼
ZIP code 60480 in Willow Springs, IL has a population of 5,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60480? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60480 is $98,917, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60480? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60480 is $363,800, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60480? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60480 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60480? ▼
ZIP code 60480 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60480? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60480 are: Construction (30), Transportation and warehousing (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60480? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60480 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60480? ▼
In ZIP code 60480, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 60480? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60480 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60480? ▼
In ZIP code 60480, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60480? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60480 is 4.6% 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.