| ZIP Code | 60544 |
|---|---|
| City | Plainfield |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Will County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 621 ft |
| Latitude | 41.613913 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.218684 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17197 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.4% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,870 (21%) |
| Some College | 1,974 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 2,718 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,767 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,072 (43.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,447 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,700 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,809/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,553 |
| Vacant Units | 330 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,553 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 330 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 60544 is located in Plainfield, Illinois, within Will County. With a population of 27,937, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 60544 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,447 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60544 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $311,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,809 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 60544 is majority White (69.79%). Residents are well-educated — 53.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60544 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 60544 in Plainfield, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,937 residents, a median household income of $108,447, and a median home value of $311,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.