PlainZIP

Riverside, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60546

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

15,668
1,562/sq mi
$113,533
Median income
$394,500
Median home value
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,562
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60546 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60546 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverside, Cook County, Illinois, home to 15,668 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 1,562 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60546 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,533 (42% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $59,038. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $394,500 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $1,367 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 60546 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook 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 60546

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60546.

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 60546, Riverside, 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

15,668

Population

10.0

Area (sq mi)

1,562

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60546?

41.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%

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?

$113,533

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$59,038

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60546 ranks nationally

Riverside, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,533 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,028

Total Housing Units

6,570

Occupied Units

458

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$394,500

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$1,367

Median Rent

1948

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60546 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.3% 138
2021 +7.2% 148
2022 +7.4% 159
2023 +3.2% 164
2024 +11.2% 183

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 481 business establishments in ZIP 60546, employing approximately 4,686 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,941,000.

481

Businesses

4,686

Employees

$162.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 99 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 60 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 50 10.4%
Construction 37 7.7%
Finance and insurance 35 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 35 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.1%
Wholesale trade 11 2.3%
Information 9 1.9%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.0%

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 60546 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 60546 ranks #4 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 60546 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 60546 ranks #3 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
60534 Lyons, IL 10,649 1.7 mi
60130 Forest Park, IL 14,167 2.0 mi
60402 Berwyn, IL 63,448 1.6 mi
60141 Hines, IL 224 1.6 mi
60513 Brookfield, IL 19,047 1.6 mi
60155 Broadview, IL 7,927 2.3 mi
60526 La Grange Park, IL 13,576 2.7 mi
60305 River Forest, IL 11,172 3.9 mi
60501 Summit Argo, IL 11,626 4.0 mi
60804 Cicero, IL 84,573 3.2 mi

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Related Areas

Cook County Riverside, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60546 in? ▼
ZIP code 60546 (Riverside) 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 60546? ▼
ZIP code 60546 in Riverside, IL has a population of 15,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60546? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60546 is $113,533, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60546? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60546 is $394,500, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60546? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60546 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60546? ▼
ZIP code 60546 has 481 business establishments employing approximately 4,686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60546? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60546 are: Retail trade (99), Health care and social assistance (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60546? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60546 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 60546? ▼
In ZIP code 60546, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% 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 60546? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60546 is 31.0 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 60546? ▼
In ZIP code 60546, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60546? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60546 is 5.4% 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.