PlainZIP

Wilmington, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60481

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

11,851
42/sq mi
$79,042
Median income
$232,600
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60481 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60481 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, Will County, Illinois, home to 11,851 residents across 284.9 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60481 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,042 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,384. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $232,600 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,034 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60481 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 60481

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60481.

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 60481, Wilmington, 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

11,851

Population

284.9

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60481?

44.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$79,042

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$39,384

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60481 ranks nationally

Wilmington, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,042 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,470

Total Housing Units

4,595

Occupied Units

875

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$232,600

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,034

Median Rent

1978

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60481 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 142
2021 +7.6% 152
2022 +15.6% 176
2023 +9.3% 193
2024 +2.2% 197

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 249 business establishments in ZIP 60481, employing approximately 4,075 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,476,000.

249

Businesses

4,075

Employees

$218.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 36 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 31 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 29 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 10.8%
Construction 26 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 21 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.0%
Finance and insurance 12 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.2%
Wholesale trade 7 2.8%
Utilities 5 2.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.6%

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 60481 vs 60408 →

ZIP 60481 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 60481 ranks #2 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 60481 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 60481 ranks #8 of 8 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
60408 Braidwood, IL 5,696 5.1 mi
60935 Essex, IL 1,064 8.2 mi
60421 Elwood, IL 3,968 10.2 mi
60913 Bonfield, IL 1,617 10.0 mi
60407 Braceville, IL 1,684 8.4 mi
60410 Channahon, IL 12,687 10.6 mi
60474 South Wilmington, IL 760 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Wilmington, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60481 in? ▼
ZIP code 60481 (Wilmington) is located in Will County, Illinois. Will County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/will-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60481? ▼
ZIP code 60481 in Wilmington, IL has a population of 11,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60481? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60481 is $79,042, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60481? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60481 is $232,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60481? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60481 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60481? ▼
ZIP code 60481 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 4,075 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60481? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60481 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (31), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60481? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60481 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 60481? ▼
In ZIP code 60481, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 60481? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60481 is 26.6 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 60481? ▼
In ZIP code 60481, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60481? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60481 is 10.0% 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.