City

Joliet, IL

6 ZIP codes  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥130,147Population
💰$77,998Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$211,423Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.4%Hispanic: 39.5%Black: 17.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White38.4%
Hispanic39.5%
Black17.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma2,965 (4%)
HS Graduate25,355 (33.9%)
Some College12,220 (16.4%)
Associates11,066 (14.8%)
Bachelors6,278 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree16,854 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,998 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$211,423 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,251/mo
Total Housing Units49,727
Vacant Units3,576

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Joliet, IL

Joliet is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 130,147 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.17 years.

Economically, Joliet is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,997 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Joliet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,423, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Joliet is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 39.5%.

Joliet, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Joliet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60431 26,789 $114,098 $275,100 $1,408 3.6% 40.6% 91.1%
60432 20,098 $64,099 $185,100 $1,261 7.0% 21.7% 57.1%
60433 15,293 $60,987 $167,800 $1,307 9.8% 22.6% 64.2%
60435 48,521 $74,967 $217,200 $1,145 4.8% 33.6% 66.6%
60436 19,446 $63,570 $170,800 $1,242 8.3% 24.3% 57.2%

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