| ZIP Code | 60442 |
|---|---|
| City | Manhattan |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Will County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 681 ft |
| Latitude | 41.391844 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.960615 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.9% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,173 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 1,200 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 1,465 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 913 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,741 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,307 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $340,100 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,225/mo |
| Total Units | 4,680 |
| Vacant Units | 159 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,680 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 159 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 60442 is located in Manhattan, Illinois, within Will County. With a population of 13,467, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.1 years. Economically, 60442 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,307 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60442 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $340,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,225 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 60442 is primarily White (81.61%). Residents are well-educated — 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60442 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 60442 in Manhattan, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,467 residents, a median household income of $128,307, and a median home value of $340,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.