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 High-density area
- $55,709
- Median income Below-median income area
- $208,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Worth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60482 (Worth, IL) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.6 in 2023 to 182.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,007. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $208,900 (9% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,169; 64.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60482 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60482?
39.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
20.5%
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?
$55,709
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,007
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60482 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Worth, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,709 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,787housing units
4,787
Total Housing Units
4,603
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,900
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60482 vs 60463 →
ZIP 60482 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
56,855 residents
- 60459
Burbank (60459)
28,929 residents
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60803 22,285
Alsip (60803)
22,285 residents
- 60465 17,495
Palos Hills (60465)
17,495 residents
- 60455 16,446
Bridgeview (60455)
16,446 residents
- 60463 14,671
Palos Heights (60463)
14,671 residents
- 60415 14,139
Chicago Ridge (60415)
14,139 residents
- 60457 14,049
Hickory Hills (60457)
14,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60482 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60482 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60464
Palos Park (60464)
$126,087 median income
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60463
Palos Heights (60463)
$107,977 median income
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
$83,911 median income
- 60465
Palos Hills (60465)
$83,533 median income
- 60459
Burbank (60459)
$80,116 median income
- 60457
Hickory Hills (60457)
$76,786 median income
- 60415
Chicago Ridge (60415)
$68,964 median income
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
$67,014 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60482, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,063 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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