60401 ZIP Code — Beecher, IL

Will County, Illinois

ZIP code 60401 is located in Beecher, Illinois, within Will County. It covers approximately 56.67 square miles and serves a population of 7,833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60401

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,201) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

7,833

population

56.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beecher	Acceptable
Beecher	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60417 Crete (5.4 mi) 60940 Grant Park (7.2 mi) 46303 Cedar Lake (8.1 mi) 60475 Steger (8.6 mi) 60466 Park Forest (9.1 mi) 60484 University Park (9.2 mi) 46311 Dyer (9.8 mi) 46373 Saint John (10.2 mi) 60468 Peotone (10.3 mi) 60471 Richton Park (10.4 mi) 60449 Monee (10.5 mi) 60411 Chicago Heights (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,833
Population density	138 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	56.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.3496
Longitude	-87.6173
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	708

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,833

Population

138

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$81,201

Median household income

$44,301

Per capita income

$222,100

Median home value

$1,112

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,680

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

204

239

5–9

212

311

10–14

277

346

15–19

308

267

20–24

238

450

25–34

400

539

35–44

480

597

45–54

531

267

55–59

237

303

60–64

270

311

65–74

276

173

75–84

154

113

85+

100

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,935	24.7%
18 and over	5,898	75.3%
65 and over	1,127	14.4%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 5.7%

Black or African American 3.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,755	80.5%
Hispanic or Latino	561	6.7%
Other race	481	5.7%
Black or African American	306	3.6%
Two or more races	177	2.1%
Asian	110	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$81,201

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,100
Median rent / month	$1,112
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	28.6%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.5%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,555	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	237	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	445	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	710	24.1%
Households with children under 18	1,020	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	737	25.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	22.9%
Married	50.8%	52.1%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	2.2%	10.2%
Divorced	8.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	3.3%
Kindergarten	74	3.8%
Elementary school	746	38.5%
High school	628	32.4%
College / grad school	425	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 10.0%

Other services 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 7.3%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.4%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	384	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,399	94.5%
Spanish	439	5.9%
Other Indo-European	270	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	0.8%
Other languages	110	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,573	96.7%
Born in same state	7,550	96.4%
Born in different state	6,143	78.4%
Foreign born	23	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	260	3.3%
Not a US citizen	140	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,084	13.8%
English	887	11.3%
French	207	2.6%
Arab	181	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	177	2.3%
Norwegian	25	0.3%
German	23	0.3%
Dutch	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	94.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60401

What city is ZIP code 60401 in?

ZIP code 60401 is primarily assigned to Beecher, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60401 in?

ZIP code 60401 falls within Will County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60401 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 60401 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 60401?

ZIP code 60401 has an estimated population of 7,833 residents, with a density of 138 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60401?

The median home value in ZIP code 60401 is $222,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60401?

The median household income in ZIP code 60401 is $81,201, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60401 in?

ZIP code 60401 observes the CST timezone.