| ZIP Code | 60408 |
|---|---|
| City | Braidwood |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Will County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 599 ft |
| Latitude | 41.266034 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.218537 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.4% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,054 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 579 (16%) |
| Associates | 849 (23.4%) |
| Bachelors | 399 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 703 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,914 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,089/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,162 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,162 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 60408 is located in Braidwood, Illinois, within Will County. With a population of 5,332, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 60408 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,914 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60408 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,089 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 60408 is primarily White (89.35%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60408 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 60408 in Braidwood, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,332 residents, a median household income of $93,914, and a median home value of $219,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.