PlainZIP

Worth, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60482

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

11,063
1,750/sq mi
$55,709
Median income
$208,900
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Worth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,750
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60482 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60482 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Worth, Cook County, Illinois, home to 11,063 residents across 6.3 square miles, a density of 1,750 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60482 reports a modest median household income of $55,709 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,007. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. The typical home here is valued at $208,900 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,169 monthly, and 64.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60482, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the 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 60482

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worth, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60482.

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 60482, Worth, 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

11,063

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

1,750

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60482?

39.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

20.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

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?

$55,709

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$31,007

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60482 ranks nationally

Worth, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,709 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,787

Total Housing Units

4,603

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$208,900

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,169

Median Rent

1970

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60482 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 135
2021 +12.7% 152
2022 +7.7% 164
2023 +6.8% 175
2024 +4.7% 183

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 261 business establishments in ZIP 60482, employing approximately 1,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,204,000.

261

Businesses

1,288

Employees

$58.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 15.7%
Transportation and warehousing 41 15.7%
Construction 34 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 26 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.9%
Finance and insurance 17 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.7%
Wholesale trade 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 60482 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 60482 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 60482 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 60482 ranks #null 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
60463 Palos Heights, IL 14,671 1.8 mi
60415 Chicago Ridge, IL 14,139 1.2 mi
60465 Palos Hills, IL 17,495 2.1 mi
60453 Oak Lawn, IL 56,855 2.7 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 3.0 mi
60455 Bridgeview, IL 16,446 3.9 mi
60457 Hickory Hills, IL 14,049 3.2 mi
60459 Burbank, IL 28,929 4.1 mi
60655 Chicago, IL 28,550 4.5 mi
60464 Palos Park, IL 9,620 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60482 in? ▼
ZIP code 60482 (Worth) 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 60482? ▼
ZIP code 60482 in Worth, IL has a population of 11,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60482? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60482 is $55,709, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60482? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60482 is $208,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60482? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60482 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60482? ▼
ZIP code 60482 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 1,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60482? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60482 are: Retail trade (41), Transportation and warehousing (41), Construction (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60482? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60482 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 60482? ▼
In ZIP code 60482, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 60482? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60482 is 28.0 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 60482? ▼
In ZIP code 60482, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60482? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60482 is 21.4% 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.