City

Markham, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥10,980Population
💰$53,059Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$118,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.4%Hispanic: 16.8%Black: 68.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White11.4%
Hispanic16.8%
Black68.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma230 (3.6%)
HS Graduate2,141 (33.1%)
Some College886 (13.7%)
Associates1,494 (23.1%)
Bachelors614 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,111 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,059 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$118,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,686/mo
Total Housing Units4,138
Vacant Units483

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Markham, IL

Markham is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,980 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Markham is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,059 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Markham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,686 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Markham is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.83%).

Markham, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Markham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60428 10,980 $53,059 $118,900 $1,686 10.7% 26.6% 73.3%