City

Homewood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥19,993Population
💰$91,402Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$209,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓55.7%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 43.9%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White42.0%
Hispanic8.8%
Black43.9%
Asian1.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads55.7% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,662 (20.7%)
Some College1,033 (8%)
Associates1,932 (15%)
Bachelors1,199 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree5,958 (46.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 8%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad20.7%
Some College8.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,402 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$209,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,419/mo
Total Housing Units7,662
Vacant Units360

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Homewood, IL

Homewood is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,993 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Homewood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,402 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Homewood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,419 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homewood is well-educated. 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Homewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60430 19,993 $91,402 $209,100 $1,419 6.9% 55.7% 79.6%