| City: | Joliet, Illinois |
| City Alias: | Shorewood |
| Counties: | Will County[Primary] Kendall County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:04:31 AM |
| Population: | 26,853 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 779 / 815 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.5456, -88.2551 |
| Land Area: | 12.842 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 60431 has 26,853 residents and 9,050 households (average 2.95 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 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.5%, slightly higher than the state average of 61.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5%, which is higher than the state average (18.2%).
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| 2020 Population: | 26,853Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 27,138Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 29,907Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,091.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $122,870Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9,050Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $294,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 20,723 | 20,756 | 21,783 | 22,337 | 23,273 | 22,926 | 23,843 | 23,219 | 24,202 | 23,860 | 26,965 | 27,357 | 26,789 | 27,138 |
| Decennial Census | 22,577 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 26,853 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 34.8
Female Median Age: 37.3
| 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 | 856 | 1,013 | 1,121 | 1,055 | 754 | 848 | 929 | 961 | 946 | 973 | 883 | 748 | 623 | 481 | 388 | 252 | 133 | 113 |
| Female | 819 | 991 | 1,079 | 958 | 765 | 821 | 930 | 1,115 | 1,065 | 1,005 | 861 | 796 | 714 | 566 | 490 | 382 | 204 | 215 |
| Total | 1,675 | 2,004 | 2,200 | 2,013 | 1,519 | 1,669 | 1,859 | 2,076 | 2,011 | 1,978 | 1,744 | 1,544 | 1,337 | 1,047 | 878 | 634 | 337 | 328 |
| White: | 17,054 | 57.48% |
| Black: | 3,297 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 6,038 | 20.35% |
| Asian: | 726 | 2.45% |
| American Indian: | 228 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 2,325 | 7.84% |
| Total: | 29,672 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13,077 | 48.70% | 34.8 years |
| Females: | 13,776 | 51.30% | 37.3 years |
| Total: | 26,853 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 24,514 | 90.33% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 109 | 0.40% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,372 | 5.06% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,143 | 9.27% |
| Total Population: | 27,138 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 24,623 | 90.73% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2,515 | 9.27% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $122,870, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $43,382 (54.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,110. Family households earn a median of $131,656 versus $75,528 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,128). By gender, male median income is $74,748 and female is $63,760, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,988 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.4%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,488 | $79,630 | $81,037 | $80,338 | $81,206 | $87,284 | $90,903 | $91,333 | $90,760 | $93,941 | $99,715 | $109,136 | $114,098 | $122,870 |
| Median Family Income | $87,191 | $87,203 | $90,135 | $87,836 | $88,685 | $93,470 | $96,608 | $96,555 | $98,827 | $104,697 | $109,362 | $117,304 | $121,570 | $131,656 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $46,637 | $49,384 | $49,511 | $50,461 | $49,769 | $50,483 | $51,757 | $54,271 | $57,008 | $55,215 | $57,065 | $62,320 | $72,843 | $75,528 |
| Median Male Income | $52,770 | $53,792 | $53,685 | $52,966 | $56,241 | $57,895 | $59,758 | $63,034 | $64,722 | $68,042 | $69,242 | $76,243 | $71,646 | $74,748 |
| Median Female Income | $42,607 | $43,906 | $44,295 | $46,776 | $45,401 | $45,019 | $45,075 | $46,003 | $49,299 | $52,386 | $54,470 | $58,820 | $61,689 | $63,760 |
| Employed: | 14,667 | 70.50% |
| Unemployed: | 395 | 1.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5,743 | 27.60% |
| Total: | 20,805 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,829 | 39.74% |
| Service: | 2,049 | 13.97% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,026 | 20.63% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,192 | 8.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,571 | 17.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 14,667 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $294,300, which is generally lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $90,400 (44.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98,600. The median gross rent is $1,410, which is closely matches the national median ($1,413), is up $272 (23.90%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.13% (76.71% with a mortgage, 23.29% free-and-clear) and renters 6.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.23%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,900 | $198,000 | $187,000 | $176,700 | $171,800 | $172,300 | $175,800 | $185,100 | $195,700 | $213,700 | $226,500 | $262,200 | $275,100 | $294,300 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 1.64% |
| $500 to $999: | 21 | 3.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 362 | 59.34% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 35 | 5.74% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 105 | 17.21% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 42 | 6.89% |
| $3,000 or more: | 35 | 5.74% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 610 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,138 | $1,266 | $1,448 | $1,534 | $1,302 | $1,205 | $1,373 | $1,523 | $1,435 | $1,225 | $1,561 | $1,359 | $1,408 | $1,410 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6,344 | 71.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,926 | 21.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 610 | 6.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8,880 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8,880 | 95.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 392 | 4.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,272 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,539 | 92.09% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 716 | 7.72% |
| Other Units: | 17 | 0.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,272 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 21.20%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.68%). College enrollment is 21.77%, which is falls below 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: | 515 | 2.98% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 648 | 3.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,319 | 25.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,456 | 25.80% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,648 | 9.54% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,265 | 18.91% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,419 | 14.01% |
| Total: | 17,270 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16,107 | 93.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,684 | 32.91% |
| Private Insurance: | 22,894 | 77.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,734 | 19.50% |
| No Insurance: | 784 | 2.67% |
| Total: | 29,412 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 28,628 | 97.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
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: | 493 | 6.91% |
| Kindergarten: | 260 | 3.65% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,116 | 43.68% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,711 | 23.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,553 | 21.77% |
| Total: | 7,133 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 753 | 10.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5,087 | 71.32% |
ZIP Code 60431 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 483 business establishments, employing about 7,761 people with an annual payroll of $384,128,000. USPS data shows 10,138 residential mailboxes and 417 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 10,138Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 417Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 10,758Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,502Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 443Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 483Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $97,183,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $384,128,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,761Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 60431 is located in Will County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,461,105 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 60431, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 12.842 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.065 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: | 9,461,105Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 12.842 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.065 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1597.6 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1738570Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Joliet city; IllinoisSource: Census |
ZIP Code 60431 is part of 5 school districts, including: Joliet Township High School District 204 (Grades 09 thru 12), Joliet Public School District 86 (Grades PK thru 08), Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 (Grades PK thru 08), Plainfield School District 202 (Grades PK thru 12) and Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 8 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 February 1, 2026.