Hometown, IL ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
60456	Standard	4,343	100.00%	Oak Lawn

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Population & Demographics

Hometown, IL has 4,244 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (8.2%) and 35-39 (9.0%). By race, White and Some Other Race are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 32.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 10.2% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	4,343
Total Households:	1,878
Total Housing Units:	1,945
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.59

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	4,343
Total Households:	1,878
Total Housing Units:	1,945
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.59

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	4,337	4,346	4,356	4,358	4,356	4,343	4,344	4,308	4,272	4,216	4,324	4,299	4,244
Decennial Census	4,349	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	4,343	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42.2

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 44.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	103	123	127	143	135	133	118	136	136	113	148	165	169	126	71	41	39	20
Female	101	116	109	121	132	137	154	143	138	155	155	193	180	145	105	83	54	76
Total	204	239	236	264	267	270	272	279	274	268	303	358	349	271	176	124	93	96

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,208	64.53%
Black:	99	1.99%
Hispanic:*	1,118	22.49%
Asian:	41	0.82%
American Indian:	25	0.50%
Hawaiian:	2	0.04%
Other:	478	9.62%
Total:	4,971	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,046	47.11%	40.1 years
Females:	2,297	52.89%	44.9 years
Total:	4,343	100%	42.2 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,046	47.11%	40.1 years
Females:	2,297	52.89%	44.9 years
Total:	4,343	100%	42.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	3,811	89.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	178	4.19%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	255	10.20%
Total Population:	4,244	100%
Total Native Population:	3,811	89.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:	433	10.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Hometown, IL have an average household income of $59,265 (much lower than the State by 27.5%, and much lower than the Nation by 24.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($71,154 vs $36,949). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$47,771	$49,094	$49,667	$48,750	$45,426	$42,383	$45,926	$49,359	$50,548	$51,487	$52,639	$56,841	$59,265
Median Family Income	$55,000	$65,286	$59,946	$65,530	$68,250	$68,889	$58,162	$65,000	$60,580	$63,523	$66,875	$64,250	$71,154
Median NonFamily Income	$32,774	$32,798	$31,683	$25,313	$29,145	$26,875	$29,028	$34,219	$38,194	$32,147	$31,405	$34,343	$36,949
Median Male Income	$42,500	$48,915	$43,577	$44,813	$50,183	$50,142	$42,977	$48,523	$44,839	$41,826	$43,569	$50,488	$53,143
Median Female Income	$37,773	$40,065	$39,688	$40,812	$36,154	$36,089	$37,008	$40,020	$39,181	$44,667	$51,106	$54,167	$53,565

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,120	61.11%
Unemployed:	91	2.62%
Not In Labor Force:	1,258	36.26%
Total:	3,469	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	737	34.76%
Service:	364	17.17%
Sales and Office:	372	17.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	196	9.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	451	21.27%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,120	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Hometown, IL, the median home value is $152,000 - much lower than the State by 39.3%, and up $29,200 (23.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $812 per month - much lower than the State by 33.8%, and up $361 (80.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Hometown pay under $1,000 (71.2%). About 71.2% pay under $1,000 and 13.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.7% (62.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 27.3% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$150,000	$142,200	$129,500	$119,600	$110,600	$104,600	$110,000	$113,100	$117,100	$122,800	$132,200	$151,400	$152,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	142	27.15%
$500 to $999:	191	36.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:	55	10.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:	15	2.87%
$2,000 to $2,499:	47	8.99%
$2,500 to $2,999:	18	3.44%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	55	10.52%
Total:	523	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$410	$401	$438	$467	$443	$436	$861	$0	$0	$451	$0	$585	$812

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	870	45.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	523	27.30%
Renter Occupied:	523	27.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,916	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,916	100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	1,916	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

19.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (37.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 91.9%, which is slightly above the state rate (90.3%). The share of people in poverty is 0.9%, which is below the state rate (8.2%) and below the national rate (8.7%), down 13.3 percentage points since 2011 and down 5.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	118	3.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	132	4.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,169	37.77%
Some college, no degree:	743	24.01%
Associate's degree:	321	10.37%
Bachelor's degree:	399	12.89%
Graduate or professional degree:	213	6.88%
Total:	3,095	100%
High school graduate or higher:	2,845	91.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	612	19.77%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,505	53.12%
Public Insurance:	1,826	38.72%
No Insurance:	385	8.16%
Total:	4,716	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,331	91.84%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	14.2%	10.1%	2.4%	1.8%	2.8%	7.5%	10.3%	5.9%	6.0%	1.5%	1.6%	1.0%	0.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	20	1.92%
Kindergarten:	51	4.89%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	554	53.17%
High school (grades 9-12):	60	5.76%
College or graduate school:	357	34.26%
Total:	1,042	100%
Early Childhood:	71	6.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	665	63.82%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	60456 (Standard)
County:	Cook County, IL
Area Codes:	464,708
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	4,343 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.7313, -87.7311
Land Area:	0.48 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/il-hometown.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,910Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	33Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,102Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,520Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	390Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	41Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,981,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$12,276,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	339Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:	Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	0.479 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,06Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	35866Source: Census
Place Name:	Hometown city; IllinoisSource: Census

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Hometown, IL

60456 is the only ZIP Code for Hometown, IL

Hometown, IL has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Hometown, IL

Sources & References