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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
$150,531
Median income
$395,000
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,054. Poverty here runs at 7.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $395,000 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $1,964 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60490, plus 6 more within Will County, give a clearer read than the 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 60490

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolingbrook, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60490.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60490?

37.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

21.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%
African American 18.0%
Asian 22.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$150,531

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$52,054

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60490 ranks nationally

Bolingbrook, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$150,531 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,913

Total Housing Units

6,729

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$395,000

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60490 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 60490 ranks #9 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 60490 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 60490 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Will County

60440 standard
Bolingbrook, IL
Pop: 52,911
60435 standard
Joliet, IL
Pop: 48,899
60586 standard
Plainfield, IL
Pop: 46,251
60564 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 41,312
60446 standard
Romeoville, IL
Pop: 39,807
60441 standard
Lockport, IL
Pop: 36,869

Related Areas

Will County Bolingbrook, IL Illinois

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.

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