| ZIP Code | 60444 |
|---|---|
| City | Mazon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Grundy County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 579 ft |
| Latitude | 41.243115 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.402732 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 483 (40.6%) |
| Some College | 113 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 253 (21.3%) |
| Bachelors | 99 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 242 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,750 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $937/mo |
| Total Units | 734 |
| Vacant Units | 21 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 734 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 21 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 60444 is located in Mazon, Illinois, within Grundy County. With a population of 1,986, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 60444 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60444 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $937 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 60444 is primarily White (92.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60444 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.
Overall, ZIP code 60444 in Mazon, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,986 residents, a median household income of $88,750, and a median home value of $219,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.