60104 ZIP Code — Bellwood, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60104 is located in Bellwood, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 2.28 square miles and serves a population of 18,621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60104

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,337. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60104 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,621

population

2.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60104 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60104

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60165 Stone Park (1.4 mi) 60163 Berkeley (1.6 mi) 60160 Melrose Park (1.7 mi) 60153 Maywood (1.8 mi) 60155 Broadview (2.1 mi) 60164 Melrose Park (2.6 mi) 60130 Forest Park (3.2 mi) 60126 Elmhurst (3.3 mi) 60526 La Grange Park (3.3 mi) 60171 River Grove (3.5 mi) 60131 Franklin Park (3.7 mi) 60682 Chicago (3.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,621
Population density	8,167 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	2.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8815
Longitude	-87.8787
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	39.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

18,621

Population

8,167

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$72,337

Median household income

$29,380

Per capita income

$207,000

Median home value

$1,140

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

5,079

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

634

Under 5

752

581

5–9

690

517

10–14

615

451

15–19

536

441

20–24

524

1,497

25–34

1,777

980

35–44

1,163

1,034

45–54

1,229

601

55–59

714

524

60–64

623

810

65–74

962

370

75–84

439

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,340	23.3%
18 and over	14,281	76.7%
65 and over	2,738	14.7%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.2%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Other race 10.4%

White 6.8%

Two or more races 6%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	13,374	61.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3,239	14.8%
Other race	2,263	10.4%
White	1,485	6.8%
Two or more races	1,305	6%
Asian	179	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$72,337

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 42.0%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,000
Median rent / month	$1,140
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	0.2%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	39.9%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.0%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,371	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	231	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	904	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,615	42.7%
Households with children under 18	2,147	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,101	34.3%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	40.0%
Married	42.5%	34.2%
Separated	1.9%	1.7%
Widowed	2.4%	9.8%
Divorced	9.4%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	331	7.7%
Kindergarten	266	6.2%
Elementary school	1,900	44.3%
High school	714	16.6%
College / grad school	1,081	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 3.5%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	8.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 9.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	13.7%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	823	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,235	92.6%
Spanish	1,306	7.6%
Other Indo-European	1,258	7.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.2%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,850	90.5%
Born in same state	16,444	88.3%
Born in different state	13,785	74.0%
Foreign born	406	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,771	9.5%
Not a US citizen	910	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	1.1%
Italian	66	0.4%
Polish	20	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	0.1%
English	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60104

What city is ZIP code 60104 in?

ZIP code 60104 is primarily assigned to Bellwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60104 in?

ZIP code 60104 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 60104?

ZIP code 60104 has an estimated population of 18,621 residents, with a density of 8,153 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60104?

The median home value in ZIP code 60104 is $207,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60104?

The median household income in ZIP code 60104 is $72,337, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60104 in?

ZIP code 60104 observes the CST timezone.