PlainZIP

Homer Glen, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60491

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

22,743
345/sq mi
$138,571
Median income
$424,700
Median home value
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Homer Glen pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
345
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60491 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60491 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Homer Glen, Will County, Illinois, with 22,743 residents across 66.0 square miles, a density of 345 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60491 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,571 (73% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $54,308. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $424,700 for a typical home value (121% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,823 a month; 94.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 60491 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 60491

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homer Glen, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60491.

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 60491, Homer Glen, 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

22,743

Population

66.0

Area (sq mi)

345

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60491?

44.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$138,571

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$54,308

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60491 ranks nationally

Homer Glen, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$138,571 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,954

Total Housing Units

7,648

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.8%
Renter 5.2%

$424,700

Median Home Value

+121% vs state

$1,823

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60491 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 137
2021 +7.8% 147
2022 +12.5% 166
2023 +8.8% 180
2024 +5.7% 191

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 636 business establishments in ZIP 60491, employing approximately 5,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,151,000.

636

Businesses

5,694

Employees

$293.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 101 15.9%
Transportation and warehousing 79 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 9.6%
Retail trade 60 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 55 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 49 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 5.5%
Finance and insurance 34 5.3%
Wholesale trade 24 3.8%
Manufacturing 12 1.9%
Information 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Educational services 7 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 60491 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 60491 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 60491 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 60491 ranks the highest 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
60467 Orland Park, IL 26,046 3.6 mi
60439 Lemont, IL 22,919 5.1 mi
60451 New Lenox, IL 34,063 6.6 mi
60441 Lockport, IL 36,869 4.7 mi
60448 Mokena, IL 24,423 5.6 mi
60432 Joliet, IL 21,403 6.0 mi
60462 Orland Park, IL 38,723 6.8 mi
60464 Palos Park, IL 9,620 6.5 mi
60487 Tinley Park, IL 26,928 7.0 mi
60561 Darien, IL 23,115 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Will County

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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 Homer Glen, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60491 in? ▼
ZIP code 60491 (Homer Glen) 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 60491? ▼
ZIP code 60491 in Homer Glen, IL has a population of 22,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60491? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60491 is $138,571, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60491? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60491 is $424,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60491? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60491 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60491? ▼
ZIP code 60491 has 636 business establishments employing approximately 5,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60491? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60491 are: Construction (101), Transportation and warehousing (79), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60491? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60491 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 60491? ▼
In ZIP code 60491, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 60491? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60491 is 35.0 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 60491? ▼
In ZIP code 60491, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60491? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60491 is 4.3% 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.