| ZIP Code | 60436 |
|---|---|
| City | Joliet |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Will County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 530 ft |
| Latitude | 41.48967 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.12381 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 70% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 544 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,828 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 1,825 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 1,886 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 860 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,741 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,570 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,242/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,136 |
| Vacant Units | 571 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,136 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 571 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 60436 is located in Joliet, Illinois, within Will County. With a population of 19,446, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 60436 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,570 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60436 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,242 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.2%) and renters (42.8%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 60436 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 41.6%. Residents are less-educated — 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60436 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 60436 in Joliet, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,446 residents, a median household income of $63,570, and a median home value of $170,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.