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University Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60484

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

6,829
393/sq mi
$73,266
Median income
$154,600
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

University Park pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
393
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60484 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60484 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in University Park, Will County, Illinois, home to 6,829 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 393 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60484 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,266 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,295. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 16.5%. The typical home here is valued at $154,600 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,686 monthly, and 66.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 40 minutes. To put 60484 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Will 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 60484

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in University Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60484.

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 60484, University Park, 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

6,829

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

393

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60484?

30.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 7.7%
African American 86.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$73,266

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$33,295

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Unemployment Rate

39.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60484 ranks nationally

University Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,266 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,612

Total Housing Units

2,327

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$154,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,686

Median Rent

1976

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60484 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.7% 125
2021 +21.3% 152
2022 +9.8% 167
2023 +24.3% 208
2024 -2.0% 204

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 60484, employing approximately 4,988 people with a combined annual payroll of $469,096,000.

93

Businesses

4,988

Employees

$469.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 22 23.7%
Wholesale trade 17 18.3%
Retail trade 11 11.8%
Manufacturing 9 9.7%
Construction 8 8.6%
Information 5 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

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 60484 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 60484 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 60484 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 60484 ranks #7 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
60466 Park Forest, IL 22,115 2.8 mi
60471 Richton Park, IL 14,101 3.0 mi
60461 Olympia Fields, IL 4,836 5.2 mi
60449 Monee, IL 9,217 3.9 mi
60443 Matteson, IL 21,145 4.8 mi
60475 Steger, IL 9,870 4.6 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 6.7 mi
60417 Crete, IL 15,547 5.9 mi
60478 Country Club Hills, IL 16,833 8.5 mi
60429 Hazel Crest, IL 15,630 9.2 mi

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Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
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Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
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Pop: 41,312
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Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
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Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County University Park, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60484 in? ▼
ZIP code 60484 (University Park) 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 60484? ▼
ZIP code 60484 in University Park, IL has a population of 6,829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60484? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60484 is $73,266, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60484? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60484 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60484? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60484 is African American at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60484? ▼
ZIP code 60484 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 4,988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60484? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60484 are: Transportation and warehousing (22), Wholesale trade (17), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60484? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60484 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 60484? ▼
In ZIP code 60484, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 60484? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60484 is 39.5 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 60484? ▼
In ZIP code 60484, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60484? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60484 is 14.9% 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.