60406 ZIP Code
Blue Island, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60406 |
| City/Town: | Blue Island |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,959 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,830 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,595 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,892 |
| Median Home Value: | $159,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
13.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6549, -87.6820 |
Population Information (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,959 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,813 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,146 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,761 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,503 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,564 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,937 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,060 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,629 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,339 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,679 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,469 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,087 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,724 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 819 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 388 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $159,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,038 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,892 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,182 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 710 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,493 | 48.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,689 | 51.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,134 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,093 | 13.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,418 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,014 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,027 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,036 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,591 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 955 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60406 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,830 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,311 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,778 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,595 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,835 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,040 | 86.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,794 | 14.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,939 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,362 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,288 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 343 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,180 | 44.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,270 | 33.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 145 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,533 | 14.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,731 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,900 | 19.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,460 | 45.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,928 | 43.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 323 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 202 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60406 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 685 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 400 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 783 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,053 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,368 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,740 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,263 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,392 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 219 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 279 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60406 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,777 | 70.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,156 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,065 | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 209 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 350 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60406 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,243 | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,531 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 200 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,522 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 907 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 310 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,130 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,015 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,109 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 511 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 409 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,608 | 86.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,860 | 51.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,883 | 43.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,326 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60406 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,335 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,585 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,553 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 571 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 539 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,471 | 26.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60406 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,139 | 41.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 507 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,267 | 12.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 524 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,391 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 632 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 481 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 951 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60406 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 357 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 955 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 712 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 545 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,173 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,282 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,347 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 937 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,559 | 25.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60406 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 468 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,576 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,204 | 32.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,337 | 33.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 985 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 322 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60406 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,676 | 83.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 466 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 981 | 10.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60406 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,253 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,986 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,904 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,039 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60406 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 379 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 364 | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,275 | 28.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,315 | 29.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 862 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 254 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 44 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60406 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,702 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $713 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,038 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,182 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,030 | 33.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,183 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,098 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,363 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,965 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,450 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60406 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,885 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,039 | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,467 | 35.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 278 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 855 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,539 | 45.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60406 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,010 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 252 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 312 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,351 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,715 | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,380 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,888 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 799 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,934 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,764 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 251 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,596 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 917 | 33.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60406 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,929 | 91.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,746 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,551 | 88.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 63 | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 53 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 132 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,960 | 80.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 340 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,999 | 1470.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,999 | 1470.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,999 | 1470.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 226 | 66.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,722 | 1388.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60406 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,198 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,289 | 61.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,909 | 38.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,517 | 36.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 379 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60406 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,182 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,325 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Blue Island, IL60406