ZIP Code 60827
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Riverdale · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 27,946
- Median income
- $37,217
- Median home value
- $153,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.7%
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
1,538/sq mi
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60827 in Riverdale, Illinois has a population of 27,946. The median household income is $37,217, which is 51% below the national average. Median home value is $153,500, 45% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 27,946 residents, producing a population density of 1,538 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 60827 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60827 sits at $37,217 (54% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $19,882. The poverty rate stands at 40.2% and the unemployment rate at 19.4%. On housing, the median home value is $153,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,087 per month, and 40.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60827 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 60827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$19,882
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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