| City: | Chicago Heights, Illinois |
| City Alias: | Chicago Hts, Ford Heights, Lynwood, S Chicago Hei, S Chicago Heights, S Chicago Hts, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights |
| Names to Avoid: | Otto Mall |
| County: | Cook County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:32:25 AM |
| Population: | 53,515 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 708 / 464 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.5138, -87.5997 |
| Land Area: | 30.69 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 60411 has 53,515 residents and 18,553 households (average 2.84 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% 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 (52.3%, much higher than the state average of 14.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.3%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 53,515Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 52,395Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 55,084Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,743.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,627Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 18,553Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $148,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.84Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 58,184 | 58,499 | 58,818 | 58,923 | 58,786 | 58,630 | 58,374 | 57,800 | 57,603 | 56,862 | 53,242 | 53,222 | 52,395 |
| Decennial Census | 58,136 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 53,515 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 33.9
Female Median Age: 38
| 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 | 1,714 | 1,844 | 2,188 | 2,181 | 1,913 | 1,726 | 1,509 | 1,451 | 1,502 | 1,494 | 1,551 | 1,626 | 1,589 | 1,228 | 842 | 567 | 317 | 285 |
| Female | 1,645 | 1,867 | 2,088 | 1,967 | 1,817 | 1,821 | 1,736 | 1,700 | 1,787 | 1,748 | 1,749 | 1,813 | 1,818 | 1,403 | 1,142 | 760 | 536 | 591 |
| Total | 3,359 | 3,711 | 4,276 | 4,148 | 3,730 | 3,547 | 3,245 | 3,151 | 3,289 | 3,242 | 3,300 | 3,439 | 3,407 | 2,631 | 1,984 | 1,327 | 853 | 876 |
| White: | 10,850 | 17.11% |
| Black: | 27,986 | 44.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 15,123 | 23.85% |
| Asian: | 268 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 491 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian: | 52 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 8,650 | 13.64% |
| Total: | 63,420 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 25,527 | 47.70% | 33.9 years |
| Females: | 27,988 | 52.30% | 38.0 years |
| Total: | 53,515 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 45,527 | 86.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 760 | 1.45% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,294 | 4.38% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3,814 | 11.66% |
| Total Population: | 52,395 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 46,287 | 88.34% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6,108 | 11.66% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,627, which is well under the state median ($81,702), is up $13,281 (30.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,858. Family households earn a median of $64,632 versus $34,634 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,998). By gender, male median income is $52,622 and female is $45,138, which is much lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $7,484 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.9%, which is falls short of the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,346 | $43,983 | $41,537 | $41,826 | $41,188 | $40,283 | $43,378 | $46,771 | $47,769 | $49,281 | $52,769 | $56,384 | $56,627 |
| Median Family Income | $49,977 | $49,363 | $48,125 | $48,653 | $49,051 | $50,136 | $52,480 | $54,915 | $57,463 | $57,038 | $62,522 | $65,918 | $64,632 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,947 | $27,493 | $23,929 | $25,226 | $23,475 | $22,425 | $23,702 | $26,691 | $26,388 | $28,617 | $32,423 | $33,676 | $34,634 |
| Median Male Income | $41,412 | $41,744 | $42,932 | $45,547 | $45,612 | $45,973 | $45,556 | $45,694 | $46,554 | $45,181 | $50,456 | $51,656 | $52,622 |
| Median Female Income | $35,622 | $35,283 | $35,204 | $37,289 | $36,774 | $36,282 | $36,414 | $36,558 | $37,738 | $39,529 | $41,955 | $44,863 | $45,138 |
| Employed: | 21,367 | 52.97% |
| Unemployed: | 2,756 | 6.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16,218 | 40.20% |
| Total: | 40,341 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,624 | 26.32% |
| Service: | 4,721 | 22.09% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,296 | 20.11% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,706 | 7.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5,020 | 23.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 21,367 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $148,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $19,900 (15.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,900. The median gross rent is $1,156, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $245 (26.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $192. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.29% (57.78% with a mortgage, 42.22% free-and-clear) and renters 34.71% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.74%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.11%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,300 | $122,600 | $111,400 | $107,200 | $102,900 | $98,500 | $97,100 | $101,100 | $104,300 | $104,600 | $110,000 | $131,100 | $148,200 |
| Less than $500: | 518 | 8.09% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,823 | 28.48% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,225 | 34.76% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,374 | 21.47% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 223 | 3.48% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 41 | 0.64% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 197 | 3.08% |
| Total: | 6,401 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $911 | $934 | $902 | $909 | $895 | $887 | $900 | $964 | $964 | $982 | $1,034 | $1,142 | $1,156 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6,958 | 37.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5,085 | 27.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,401 | 34.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18,444 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18,444 | 86.26% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,938 | 13.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,382 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15,507 | 72.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,053 | 18.96% |
| Other Units: | 1,822 | 8.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,382 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 86.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.00%). Private coverage is 49.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.70%). Public coverage is 50.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 18.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.20%), down 2.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. 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 (47.33%). College enrollment is 21.47%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,751 | 5.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,630 | 7.87% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 11,134 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,125 | 24.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,301 | 6.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,942 | 14.79% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,525 | 7.56% |
| Total: | 33,408 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 29,027 | 86.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7,467 | 22.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 25,658 | 44.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 26,100 | 45.50% |
| No Insurance: | 5,604 | 9.77% |
| Total: | 57,362 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 51,758 | 90.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.0% | 22.3% | 22.5% | 22.0% | 21.8% | 21.0% | 19.8% | 19.2% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 16.6% | 17.3% | 18.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 717 | 4.98% |
| Kindergarten: | 438 | 3.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,816 | 47.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,338 | 23.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,091 | 21.47% |
| Total: | 14,400 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,155 | 8.02% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10,592 | 73.56% |
ZIP Code 60411 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 828 business establishments, employing about 15,397 people with an annual payroll of $883,419,000. USPS data shows 19,396 residential mailboxes and 1,189 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 19,396Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,189Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 21,082Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 16,714Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,070Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 828Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $239,816,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $883,419,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15,397Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 60411 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.57% of whom live in ZIP Code 60411, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 30.69 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.176 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: | 30.69 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.176 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1080.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1714026Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chicago Heights city; IllinoisSource: Census |
ZIP Code 60411 is part of 8 school districts, including: Park Forest School District 163 (Grades PK thru 08), Chicago Heights School District 170 (Grades PK thru 08), Ford Heights School District 169 (Grades PK thru 08), Steger School District 194 (Grades PK thru 08), Sandridge School District 172 (Grades PK thru 08), Community Consolidated School District 168 (Grades PK thru 08), Flossmoor School District 161 (Grades PK thru 08) and Bloom Township High School District 206 (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 29 public schools and 5 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.
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.