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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
$37,217
Median income
$153,500
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $19,882. Poverty here runs at 40.2%, with unemployment measured at 19.4%. The typical home here is valued at $153,500 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,087 monthly, and 40.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60827 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverdale, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60827.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60827?

31.7

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 1.1%
African American 87.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

How ZIP 60827 ranks nationally

Riverdale, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,217 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

Owner 40.2%
Renter 59.8%

$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

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ZIP 60827 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 60827 ranks #4 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 60827 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 60827 ranks #null 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
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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Related Areas

Cook County Riverdale, IL Illinois

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.

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