ZIP Code 60803
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Alsip · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 22,285
- Median income
- $67,014
- Median home value
- $220,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 19.6 sq mi
1,136/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60803 in Alsip, Illinois has a population of 22,285. The median household income is $67,014, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $220,500, 21% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.6 square miles in Alsip, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,285 residents, producing a population density of 1,136 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 60803 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60803 sits at $67,014 (16% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,085. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 60803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 60803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,085
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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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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