Alsip, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60803
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,285
- 1,136/sq mi High-density area
- $67,014
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alsip pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,136
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60803 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60803 (Alsip, IL) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.9 in 2023 to 178.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, with 22,285 residents across 19.6 square miles, a density of 1,136 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60803 reports a modest median household income of $67,014 (16% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,085. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $220,500 (15% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,153; 66.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60803 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alsip, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60803.
- Construction
Construction
92 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
81 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60803, Alsip, 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
22,285
Population
19.6
Area (sq mi)
1,136
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60803?
38.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
10.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,014
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,085
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60803 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Alsip, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,014 37th percentile higher than 37% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,397housing units
9,397
Total Housing Units
9,229
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,500
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,153
Median Rent
1973
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60803 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 133 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 149 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 164 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 172 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 179 |
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 680 business establishments in ZIP 60803, employing approximately 15,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,057,909,000.
680
Businesses
15,497
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 92 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 81 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 78 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.4% |
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 60803 vs 60445 →
ZIP 60803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
56,855 residents
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
26,057 residents
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60803 22,285
Alsip (60803)
22,285 residents
- 60805 19,852
Evergreen Park (60805)
19,852 residents
- 60463 14,671
Palos Heights (60463)
14,671 residents
- 60415 14,139
Chicago Ridge (60415)
14,139 residents
- 60482 11,063
Worth (60482)
11,063 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60803 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60463
Palos Heights (60463)
$107,977 median income
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
$95,719 median income
- 60453
Oak Lawn (60453)
$83,911 median income
- 60445
Midlothian (60445)
$70,634 median income
- 60415
Chicago Ridge (60415)
$68,964 median income
- 60803
Alsip (60803)
$67,014 median income
- 60456
Hometown (60456)
$61,101 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60803 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60445 | Midlothian, IL | 26,057 | 2.6 mi |
| 60655 | Chicago, IL | 28,550 | 2.3 mi |
| 60472 | Robbins, IL | 5,390 | 2.4 mi |
| 60453 | Oak Lawn, IL | 56,855 | 3.0 mi |
| 60456 | Hometown, IL | 4,349 | 4.1 mi |
| 60463 | Palos Heights, IL | 14,671 | 2.9 mi |
| 60482 | Worth, IL | 11,063 | 3.0 mi |
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 3.0 mi |
| 60415 | Chicago Ridge, IL | 14,139 | 3.1 mi |
| 60805 | Evergreen Park, IL | 19,852 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60803, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,285 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60803 in?
ZIP code 60803 (Alsip) 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 60803?
ZIP code 60803 in Alsip, IL has a population of 22,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60803?
The median household income in ZIP 60803 is $67,014, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60803?
The median home value in ZIP 60803 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60803 is White at 48.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60803?
ZIP code 60803 has 680 business establishments employing approximately 15,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60803 are: Construction (92), Wholesale trade (81), Manufacturing (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60803?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60803 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 60803?
In ZIP code 60803, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 60803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60803 is 29.9 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 60803?
In ZIP code 60803, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60803 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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