ZIP Code 60104 in Bellwood, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Bellwood, Illinois
County:Cook County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:29:58 AM
Population:18,829 [See All]
Area Codes:464 / 708
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.8815, -87.8787
Land Area:2.284 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 60104 has 18,829 residents and 6,363 households (average 2.94 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (68.3%, much higher than the state average of 14.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.8%, which is much higher than the state average (18.2%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (14.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,829Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:18,390Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:18,960Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:8,243.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$77,270Source: Census ACS
Households:6,363Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$219,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.94Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.85Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19,09619,10519,06119,08119,02519,01019,03118,99918,90418,79918,78518,62118,390
Decennial Census19,038------------------18,829------
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: 39.6

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 42.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male48455463170863666358359660454258955553244537921911071
Female479514612599587628631606600692699688730706502288172195
Total9631,0681,2431,3071,2231,2911,2141,2021,2041,2341,2881,2431,2621,151881507282266
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,2665.63%
Black:12,86557.26%
Hispanic:*5,04522.45%
Asian:1350.60%
American Indian:1830.81%
Hawaiian:30.01%
Other:2,97213.23%
Total:22,469100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8,90147.27%36.5 years
Females:9,92852.73%42.6 years
Total:18,829100%39.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16,14587.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3451.88%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,0505.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:85010.33%
Total Population:18,390100%
Total Native Population:16,49089.67%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,90010.33%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $77,270, which is falls short of the state median ($81,702), is up $22,147 (40.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,652. Family households earn a median of $85,893 versus $40,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,268). By gender, male median income is $57,766 and female is $44,781, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $12,985 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is modestly under the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (28.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$55,123$54,047$50,244$50,667$49,467$51,430$55,471$55,640$56,618$63,006$66,564$72,337$77,270
Median Family Income$58,539$58,904$57,551$59,329$59,362$59,078$63,176$63,738$66,957$69,730$74,895$81,378$85,893
Median NonFamily Income$36,590$36,485$34,278$33,469$28,972$32,847$32,411$33,450$30,286$37,104$35,714$40,347$40,625
Median Male Income$40,104$39,235$40,085$42,408$40,995$40,830$43,041$45,707$45,700$44,665$47,295$50,514$57,766
Median Female Income$38,912$37,942$39,528$38,797$38,554$39,477$39,842$37,983$38,575$39,857$40,910$42,969$44,781
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:8,54958.48%
Unemployed:7094.85%
Not In Labor Force:5,36136.67%
Total:14,619100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:2,30927.01%
Service:1,37916.13%
Sales and Office:2,40028.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4204.91%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,04123.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,549100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $219,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $37,600 (20.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,100. The median gross rent is $1,221, which is lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $272 (28.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $159. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.72% (70.18% with a mortgage, 29.82% free-and-clear) and renters 20.28% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.73%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$181,700$164,000$140,200$126,600$118,800$116,000$120,000$134,900$151,200$161,600$174,400$207,000$219,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:15712.65%
$1,000 to $1,499:80765.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:16313.13%
$2,000 to $2,499:645.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:312.50%
No Rent:191.53%
Total:1,241100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$949$964$984$991$1,025$1,063$1,074$1,079$1,062$1,043$1,055$1,140$1,221
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,42455.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,45523.77%
Renter Occupied:1,24120.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,120100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,12094.27%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3725.73%
Total Housing Units:6,492100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,12478.93%
Multi-Family Units:1,31420.24%
Other Units:540.83%
Total Housing Units:6,492100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 85.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.80 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.14%). College enrollment is 21.83%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7285.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,0728.39%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,13932.41%
Some college, no degree:3,45227.03%
Associate's degree:1,37510.77%
Bachelor's degree:1,52911.97%
Graduate or professional degree:4773.73%
Total:12,772100%
High school or higher:10,97285.91%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,00615.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:11,49056.02%
Public Insurance:7,69837.53%
No Insurance:1,3246.45%
Total:20,512100%
Has Health Insurance:19,18893.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.0%11.2%13.0%12.1%12.8%12.4%10.8%9.1%8.2%8.3%7.7%8.9%8.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2515.60%
Kindergarten:2445.45%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,93343.14%
High school (grades 9-12):1,07523.99%
College or graduate school:97821.83%
Total:4,481100%
Early Childhood:49511.05%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,25272.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 60104 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 229 business establishments, employing about 3,868 people with an annual payroll of $239,234,000. USPS data shows 6,449 residential mailboxes and 265 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,449Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:265Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,980Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,568Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:876Source: USPS
# of Businesses:229Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$61,268,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$239,234,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,868Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 60104 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 60104, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 2.284 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL (CBSA Div 16984)Source: Census
CBSA Population:9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:2.284 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:62.52 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1704975Source: Census
Place Name:Bellwood village; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


60105 | | 60103

Schools in ZIP Code 60104


ZIP Code 60104 is part of 2 school districts, including: Bellwood School District 88 (Grades PK thru 08) and Berkeley School District 87 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 6 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lincoln Elementary School 3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Bellwood School District 88
Mckinley Elem School 3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Bellwood School District 88
Thurgood Marshall Elem School 2501 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Bellwood School District 88
Roosevelt Middle School 2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Bellwood School District 88
Early Childhood Cntr/Lincoln Primary 3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Bellwood School District 88
Jefferson Primary School 225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Berkeley School District 87
Meca Christian Elementary School 425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60104


Ms Roberts Academy Of Beauty Culture 552 North Mannheim Road
Hillside, IL 60162-1121
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 3106 West North Avenue
Stone Park, IL 60165-1010
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln College Of Technology-Melrose Park 8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160-1605
Type: Post Secondary
Triton College 2000 5th Ave
River Grove, IL 60171-1995
Type: Post Secondary
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
Type: Post Secondary
Oak Point University 2122 York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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