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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
$131,793
Median income
$351,300
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,721. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $351,300 (83% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,369 monthly, and 93.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60487 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 60487

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tinley Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60487.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60487?

42.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

$52,721

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60487 ranks nationally

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

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

$131,793 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,468

Total Housing Units

9,366

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$351,300

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60487 ranks #5 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 60487 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 60487 ranks #2 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.