City

Worth, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥10,878Population
💰$56,398Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$216,800Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 131% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.3%Hispanic: 20.8%Black: 2.7%Asian: 3%Other: 3.3%Race
White69.3%
Hispanic20.8%
Black2.7%
Asian3.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 131% above avg
No HS Diploma125 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,894 (42.1%)
Some College793 (11.5%)
Associates1,021 (14.9%)
Bachelors633 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,405 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College11.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,398 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$216,800 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,156/mo
Total Housing Units4,777
Vacant Units286

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
51%
About Worth, IL

Worth is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,878 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Worth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,398 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Worth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,156 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Worth is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Worth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60482 10,878 $56,398 $216,800 $1,156 11.3% 29.7% 65.5%