ZIP Code 60586

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Plainfield · Will County · Illinois

Population
46,251

1,018/sq mi

Median income
$131,637

▲ 73% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$328,400

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.3%

Median age 36.2

Land area
45.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 60586 in Plainfield, Illinois has a population of 46,251. The median household income is $131,637, which is 73% above the national average. Median home value is $328,400, 18% above the US average. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60586 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.4 square miles in Plainfield, Will County, Illinois. The area is home to 46,251 residents, producing a population density of 1,018 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60586 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60586 sits at $131,637 (64% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,628. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $328,400 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $2,257 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60586 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Will County, so you can benchmark 60586 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60586

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60586.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60586, Plainfield, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

46,251

Population

45.4

Area (sq mi)

1,018

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60586?

36.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 11.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

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?

$131,637

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$43,628

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,523

Total Housing Units

14,452

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

3.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$328,400

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$2,257

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60586 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 131
2021 +10.3% 145
2022 +15.1% 167
2023 +10.3% 184
2024 +4.9% 193

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 546 business establishments in ZIP 60586, employing approximately 3,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,827,000.

546

Businesses

3,493

Employees

$132.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 134 24.5%
Construction 72 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 62 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 47 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 8.4%
Retail trade 42 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 32 5.9%
Finance and insurance 18 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.6%
Manufacturing 10 1.8%
Wholesale trade 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.8%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 3 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 60586 vs 60544 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60544 Plainfield, IL 25,959 3.1 mi
60431 Joliet, IL 22,577 3.0 mi
60404 Shorewood, IL 17,395 4.3 mi
60585 Plainfield, IL 22,311 6.2 mi
60403 Crest Hill, IL 17,529 6.2 mi
60435 Joliet, IL 48,899 5.6 mi
60503 Aurora, IL 16,717 9.9 mi
60410 Channahon, IL 12,687 10.3 mi
60564 Naperville, IL 41,312 9.7 mi
60447 Minooka, IL 13,709 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60586 in?
ZIP code 60586 (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 60586?
ZIP code 60586 in Plainfield, IL has a population of 46,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60586?
The median household income in ZIP 60586 is $131,637, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60586?
The median home value in ZIP 60586 is $328,400, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60586 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60586?
ZIP code 60586 has 546 business establishments employing approximately 3,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60586 are: Transportation and warehousing (134), Construction (72), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60586?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60586 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 60586?
In ZIP code 60586, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 60586?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60586 is 33.0 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 60586?
In ZIP code 60586, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60586 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Plainfield, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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