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Lyons, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60534

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

10,649
2,422/sq mi
$70,890
Median income
$257,300
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lyons pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
2,422
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60534 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60534 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lyons, Cook County, Illinois, home to 10,649 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 2,422 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,890 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,968. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $257,300 for a typical home value (34% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,196 a month; 64.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60534 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyons, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60534.

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 60534, Lyons, 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

10,649

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

2,422

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60534?

40.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

25.5%

Foreign-Born

White 52.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%

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?

$70,890

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,968

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60534 ranks nationally

Lyons, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,890 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,384

Total Housing Units

4,016

Occupied Units

368

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$257,300

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,196

Median Rent

1959

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60534 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 140
2021 +6.2% 149
2022 +18.4% 177
2023 -1.8% 173
2024 +7.8% 187

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 286 business establishments in ZIP 60534, employing approximately 2,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,090,000.

286

Businesses

2,008

Employees

$92.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 56 19.6%
Accommodation and food services 36 12.6%
Construction 33 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 31 10.8%
Retail trade 28 9.8%
Wholesale trade 17 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 13 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.9%
Manufacturing 10 3.5%
Information 7 2.5%
Finance and insurance 6 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Educational services 3 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 60534 vs 60546 →

ZIP 60534 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 60534 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 60534 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 60534 ranks #7 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
60546 Riverside, IL 15,668 1.7 mi
60501 Summit Argo, IL 11,626 2.3 mi
60513 Brookfield, IL 19,047 1.5 mi
60402 Berwyn, IL 63,448 2.2 mi
60130 Forest Park, IL 14,167 3.7 mi
60141 Hines, IL 224 3.2 mi
60526 La Grange Park, IL 13,576 3.0 mi
60525 La Grange, IL 31,168 3.1 mi
60458 Justice, IL 14,428 4.5 mi
60155 Broadview, IL 7,927 3.5 mi

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Related Areas

Cook County Lyons, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60534 in? ▼
ZIP code 60534 (Lyons) 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 60534? ▼
ZIP code 60534 in Lyons, IL has a population of 10,649 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60534? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60534 is $70,890, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60534? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60534 is $257,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60534? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60534 is White at 52.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60534? ▼
ZIP code 60534 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 2,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60534? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60534 are: Transportation and warehousing (56), Accommodation and food services (36), Construction (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60534? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60534 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 60534? ▼
In ZIP code 60534, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 60534? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60534 is 28.1 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 60534? ▼
In ZIP code 60534, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60534? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60534 is 14.0% 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.