City

Steger, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥10,103Population
💰$61,222Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$137,200Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.6%Hispanic: 23.1%Black: 18.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White51.6%
Hispanic23.1%
Black18.5%
Asian1.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,596 (40.1%)
Some College934 (14.4%)
Associates1,061 (16.4%)
Bachelors636 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,150 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College14.4%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,222 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$137,200 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units4,790
Vacant Units464

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Steger, IL

Steger is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,103 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Steger is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,222 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Steger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,032 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steger is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Steger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60475 10,103 $61,222 $137,200 $1,032 6.4% 27.6% 62.3%