City

Bellwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥18,390Population
💰$77,270Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$219,300Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.6%Hispanic: 23.3%Black: 69.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2%Race
White3.6%
Hispanic23.3%
Black69.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma340 (2.9%)
HS Graduate3,896 (33.1%)
Some College2,110 (17.9%)
Associates2,075 (17.6%)
Bachelors1,375 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,976 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College17.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
50%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,270 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,300 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units6,492
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
35%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Bellwood, IL

Bellwood is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,390 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Bellwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,270 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bellwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,221 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellwood is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (69.8%).

Bellwood, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Bellwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60104 18,390 $77,270 $219,300 $1,221 7.7% 28.5% 79.7%