Riverdale, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60827
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,946
- 1,538/sq mi High-density area
- $37,217
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,538
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60827 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60827 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois, with 27,946 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 1,538 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60827 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,217 (54% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,882. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,500 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,087; owner occupancy is 40.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60827 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 60827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverdale, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60827.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 16
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 60827, Riverdale, 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
27,946
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
1,538
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60827?
31.7
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
2.1%
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?
$37,217
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$19,882
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60827 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Riverdale, 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)
$37,217 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
11,303housing units
11,303
Total Housing Units
9,447
Occupied Units
1,856
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,087
Median Rent
1957
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
158
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+58%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60827 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 104 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 117 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 142 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 159 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 158 |
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 217 business establishments in ZIP 60827, employing approximately 2,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,656,000.
217
Businesses
2,241
Employees
$121.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.2% |
| Information | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
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 60827 vs 60419 →
ZIP 60827 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
72,202 residents
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
49,952 residents
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60827 27,946
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60406 25,460
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60419 22,788
Dolton (60419)
22,788 residents
- 60473 22,439
South Holland (60473)
22,439 residents
- 60633 12,927
Chicago (60633)
12,927 residents
- 60469 5,930
Posen (60469)
5,930 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60827 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60827 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60473
South Holland (60473)
$85,659 median income
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
$80,852 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60633
Chicago (60633)
$62,458 median income
- 60476
Thornton (60476)
$59,647 median income
- 60419
Dolton (60419)
$57,887 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 median income
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
$54,644 median income
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
$42,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60827 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 2.2 mi |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 72,202 | 3.0 mi |
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 2.7 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 3.0 mi |
| 60469 | Posen, IL | 5,930 | 3.3 mi |
| 60473 | South Holland, IL | 22,439 | 3.9 mi |
| 60643 | Chicago, IL | 49,952 | 3.8 mi |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 3.7 mi |
| 60472 | Robbins, IL | 5,390 | 4.1 mi |
| 60476 | Thornton, IL | 2,391 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60827, 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 (27,946 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 60827 in?
ZIP code 60827 (Riverdale) 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 60827?
ZIP code 60827 in Riverdale, IL has a population of 27,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60827?
The median household income in ZIP 60827 is $37,217, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60827?
The median home value in ZIP 60827 is $153,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60827 is African American at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60827?
ZIP code 60827 has 217 business establishments employing approximately 2,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60827 are: Retail trade (45), Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60827?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60827 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 60827?
In ZIP code 60827, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 60827?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60827 is 36.6 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 60827?
In ZIP code 60827, approximately 40.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60827 is 40.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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