Tinley Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60487
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,928
- 1,205/sq mi High-density area
- $131,793
- Median income Above-median income area
- $351,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tinley Park pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,205
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60487 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 60487 (Tinley Park, IL) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.6 in 2023 to 181.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60487 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tinley Park, Cook County, Illinois, with 26,928 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 1,205 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60487 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,793 (65% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,721. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $351,300 (83% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 93.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,369.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60487 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 60487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tinley Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60487.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 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 60487, Tinley 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
26,928
Population
22.3
Area (sq mi)
1,205
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60487?
42.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
9.8%
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?
$131,793
Median Household Income
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$52,721
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60487 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Tinley Park, 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)
$131,793 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
9,468housing units
9,468
Total Housing Units
9,366
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,300
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$1,369
Median Rent
1993
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60487 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 131 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 142 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 163 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 172 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 182 |
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 425 business establishments in ZIP 60487, employing approximately 6,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $452,464,000.
425
Businesses
6,646
Employees
$452.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 67 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 50 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 60487 vs 60477 →
ZIP 60487 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60462
Orland Park (60462)
38,723 residents
- 60477
Tinley Park (60477)
38,161 residents
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
30,423 residents
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
27,969 residents
- 60487
Tinley Park (60487)
26,928 residents
- 60467
Orland Park (60467)
26,046 residents
- 60448
Mokena (60448)
24,423 residents
- 60465
Palos Hills (60465)
17,495 residents
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
16,833 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60487 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60487 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
$136,730 median income
- 60487
Tinley Park (60487)
$131,793 median income
- 60464
Palos Park (60464)
$126,087 median income
- 60448
Mokena (60448)
$120,761 median income
- 60467
Orland Park (60467)
$114,812 median income
- 60463
Palos Heights (60463)
$107,977 median income
- 60462
Orland Park (60462)
$96,526 median income
- 60477
Tinley Park (60477)
$94,927 median income
- 60452
Oak Forest (60452)
$93,076 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60487 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60477 | Tinley Park, IL | 38,161 | 2.4 mi |
| 60462 | Orland Park, IL | 38,723 | 4.2 mi |
| 60448 | Mokena, IL | 24,423 | 3.6 mi |
| 60423 | Frankfort, IL | 30,423 | 5.8 mi |
| 60467 | Orland Park, IL | 26,046 | 3.9 mi |
| 60478 | Country Club Hills, IL | 16,833 | 5.7 mi |
| 60452 | Oak Forest, IL | 27,969 | 5.1 mi |
| 60464 | Palos Park, IL | 9,620 | 7.0 mi |
| 60465 | Palos Hills, IL | 17,495 | 9.3 mi |
| 60463 | Palos Heights, IL | 14,671 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60487, 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 (26,928 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 60487 in?
ZIP code 60487 (Tinley Park) 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 60487?
ZIP code 60487 in Tinley Park, IL has a population of 26,928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60487?
The median household income in ZIP 60487 is $131,793, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60487?
The median home value in ZIP 60487 is $351,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60487 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60487?
ZIP code 60487 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 6,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60487?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60487 are: Transportation and warehousing (67), Retail trade (56), Construction (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60487?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60487 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 60487?
In ZIP code 60487, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 60487?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60487 is 32.9 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 60487?
In ZIP code 60487, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60487 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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