| ZIP Code | 60921 |
|---|---|
| City | Chatsworth |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 763 ft |
| Latitude | 40.731543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.297211 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 374 (40.3%) |
| Some College | 225 (24.2%) |
| Associates | 128 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 81 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 120 (12.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,885 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,000 ▼ 62% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $693/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 767 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 767 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 60921 is located in Chatsworth, Illinois, within Livingston County. With a population of 1,394, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 60921 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,885 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60921 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $105,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $693 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 60921 is primarily White (83.57%). Residents are less-educated — 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.6%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60921 stands at 7.1%, 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 60921 in Chatsworth, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,394 residents, a median household income of $65,885, and a median home value of $105,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.