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Plainfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60544

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

25,959
434/sq mi
$108,304
Median income
$336,300
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
434
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60544 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, with 25,959 residents across 59.9 square miles, a density of 434 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60544 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,304 (35% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,140. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $336,300 (75% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,978 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Will County, letting you compare 60544 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 60544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60544.

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 60544, Plainfield, 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

25,959

Population

59.9

Area (sq mi)

434

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60544?

38.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 8.8%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$108,304

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$49,140

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60544 ranks nationally

Plainfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,304 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,257

Total Housing Units

9,957

Occupied Units

300

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$336,300

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$1,978

Median Rent

1997

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60544 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 130
2021 +8.3% 141
2022 +11.7% 158
2023 +14.9% 181
2024 +4.1% 189

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 732 business establishments in ZIP 60544, employing approximately 8,538 people with a combined annual payroll of $436,638,000.

732

Businesses

8,538

Employees

$436.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 116 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing 84 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 73 10.0%
Construction 72 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 9.8%
Retail trade 63 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 58 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.6%
Finance and insurance 33 4.5%
Wholesale trade 31 4.2%
Manufacturing 26 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.3%
Educational services 16 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.2%
Information 8 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 60544 vs 60585 →

ZIP 60544 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 60544 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 60544 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 60544 ranks #8 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
60585 Plainfield, IL 22,311 3.2 mi
60586 Plainfield, IL 46,251 3.1 mi
60431 Joliet, IL 22,577 5.6 mi
60404 Shorewood, IL 17,395 7.2 mi
60564 Naperville, IL 41,312 6.6 mi
60446 Romeoville, IL 39,807 5.9 mi
60490 Bolingbrook, IL 20,463 5.6 mi
60503 Aurora, IL 16,717 7.2 mi
60403 Crest Hill, IL 17,529 6.0 mi
60435 Joliet, IL 48,899 6.5 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 Plainfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60544 in? ▼
ZIP code 60544 (Plainfield) 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 60544? ▼
ZIP code 60544 in Plainfield, IL has a population of 25,959 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60544 is $108,304, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60544 is $336,300, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60544 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60544? ▼
ZIP code 60544 has 732 business establishments employing approximately 8,538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60544? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60544 are: Health care and social assistance (116), Transportation and warehousing (84), Other services (except public administration) (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60544? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60544 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 60544? ▼
In ZIP code 60544, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% 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 60544? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60544 is 34.1 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 60544? ▼
In ZIP code 60544, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60544 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.