| ZIP Code | 60475 |
|---|---|
| City | Steger |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/708 |
| Elevation | 699 ft |
| Latitude | 41.471976 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.628251 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,596 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 934 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 1,061 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 636 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,150 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,222 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,200 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,032/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,790 |
| Vacant Units | 464 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,790 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 464 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 60475 is located in Steger, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 10,103, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 60475 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,222 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60475 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,032 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 60475 is majority White (51.59%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60475 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 60475 in Steger, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,103 residents, a median household income of $61,222, and a median home value of $137,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.