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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
$67,014
Median income
$220,500
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alsip pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,085. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $220,500 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,153 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60803 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 60803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alsip, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60803.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60803?

38.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 48.5%
African American 21.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%

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?

$67,014

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,085

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60803 ranks nationally

Alsip, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,014 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,397

Total Housing Units

9,229

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$220,500

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60803 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 60803 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 60803 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 60803 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.