Bolingbrook, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60490
Will County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,463
- 837/sq mi High-density area
- $150,531
- Median income Above-median income area
- $395,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bolingbrook pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 837
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60490 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 60490 (Bolingbrook, IL) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.7 in 2023 to 201.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60490 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bolingbrook, Will County, Illinois, with 20,463 residents across 24.5 square miles, a density of 837 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60490 skews affluent, with a median household income of $150,531 (88% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,054. The poverty rate is 7.0%, 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 $395,000 (106% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 89.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,964.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Will County, so 60490 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 60490
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolingbrook, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60490.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 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 60490, Bolingbrook, 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
20,463
Population
24.5
Area (sq mi)
837
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60490?
37.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
21.0%
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?
$150,531
Median Household Income
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$52,054
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60490 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bolingbrook, 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)
$150,531 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
6,913housing units
6,913
Total Housing Units
6,729
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,000
Median Home Value
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$1,964
Median Rent
2001
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60490 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 132 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 146 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 169 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 183 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 202 |
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 456 business establishments in ZIP 60490, employing approximately 6,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,889,000.
456
Businesses
6,168
Employees
$304.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 18.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 70 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 27 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 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 60490 vs 60565 →
ZIP 60490 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60440
Bolingbrook (60440)
52,911 residents
- 60435
Joliet (60435)
48,899 residents
- 60540
Naperville (60540)
42,910 residents
- 60564
Naperville (60564)
41,312 residents
- 60565
Naperville (60565)
40,524 residents
- 60446
Romeoville (60446)
39,807 residents
- 60544
Plainfield (60544)
25,959 residents
- 60585
Plainfield (60585)
22,311 residents
- 60490 20,463
Bolingbrook (60490)
20,463 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60490 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60490 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60564
Naperville (60564)
$181,382 median income
- 60565
Naperville (60565)
$164,447 median income
- 60540
Naperville (60540)
$157,102 median income
- 60585
Plainfield (60585)
$155,511 median income
- 60490
Bolingbrook (60490)
$150,531 median income
- 60503
Aurora (60503)
$136,726 median income
- 60544
Plainfield (60544)
$108,304 median income
- 60446
Romeoville (60446)
$106,258 median income
- 60440
Bolingbrook (60440)
$93,494 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60490 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60565 | Naperville, IL | 40,524 | 4.0 mi |
| 60446 | Romeoville, IL | 39,807 | 3.6 mi |
| 60564 | Naperville, IL | 41,312 | 3.6 mi |
| 60540 | Naperville, IL | 42,910 | 6.1 mi |
| 60440 | Bolingbrook, IL | 52,911 | 4.0 mi |
| 60585 | Plainfield, IL | 22,311 | 4.3 mi |
| 60403 | Crest Hill, IL | 17,529 | 7.3 mi |
| 60544 | Plainfield, IL | 25,959 | 5.6 mi |
| 60435 | Joliet, IL | 48,899 | 9.0 mi |
| 60503 | Aurora, IL | 16,717 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60490, 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 (20,463 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 60490 in?
ZIP code 60490 (Bolingbrook) 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 60490?
ZIP code 60490 in Bolingbrook, IL has a population of 20,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60490?
The median household income in ZIP 60490 is $150,531, which is 97% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60490?
The median home value in ZIP 60490 is $395,000, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60490?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60490 is White at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60490?
ZIP code 60490 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 6,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60490?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60490 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (84), Transportation and warehousing (70), Retail trade (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60490?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60490 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 60490?
In ZIP code 60490, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% 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 60490?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60490 is 36.1 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 60490?
In ZIP code 60490, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60490?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60490 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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