| ZIP Code | 60491 |
|---|---|
| City | Homer Glen |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Will County |
| Area Code | 331/779/815 |
| Elevation | 769 ft |
| Latitude | 41.602698 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.962605 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 186 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,775 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 1,295 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 2,140 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,790 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,830 (38.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $132,788 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $404,800 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,604/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,846 |
| Vacant Units | 313 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,846 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 313 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 60491 is located in Homer Glen, Illinois, within Will County. With a population of 22,585, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 60491 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $132,788 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60491 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $404,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,604 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 60491 is primarily White (87.85%). Residents are well-educated — 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60491 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 60491 in Homer Glen, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,585 residents, a median household income of $132,788, and a median home value of $404,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.