60408 ZIP Code — Braidwood, IL

Will County, Illinois

ZIP code 60408 is located in Braidwood, Illinois, within Will County. It covers approximately 6.39 square miles and serves a population of 5,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 60408

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60408 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,307

population

6.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60408 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60408

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Braidwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60407 Braceville (2.9 mi) 60416 Coal City (4.7 mi) 60935 Essex (5.6 mi) 60424 Gardner (7.3 mi) 60481 Wilmington (8.1 mi) 60444 Mazon (9.4 mi) 60961 Reddick (10.1 mi) 60913 Bonfield (11 mi) 60410 Channahon (12.8 mi) 60917 Buckingham (13.2 mi) 60450 Morris (13.7 mi) 60421 Elwood (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,307
Population density	831 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	6.39 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.2455
Longitude	-88.2168
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	10.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,307

Population

831

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$85,625

Median household income

$40,709

Per capita income

$204,000

Median home value

$1,148

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,695

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

112

133

5–9

135

160

10–14

163

256

15–19

261

183

20–24

187

286

25–34

291

271

35–44

276

462

45–54

471

170

55–59

174

233

60–64

238

297

65–74

303

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,162	21.9%
18 and over	4,145	78.1%
65 and over	735	13.8%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,981	90.8%
Two or more races	239	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	176	3.2%
Other race	81	1.5%
Black or African American	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	10.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$85,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 34.8%

$200k–$300k 40.7%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,000
Median rent / month	$1,148
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	22.9%
1990–1999	31.4%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.1%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,246	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	182	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	282	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	329	16.1%
Households with children under 18	677	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	549	26.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	28.7%
Married	56.1%	57.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	4.7%
Divorced	8.4%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 37.7%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	2.8%
Kindergarten	59	4.5%
Elementary school	417	32.0%
High school	470	36.0%
College / grad school	323	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Retail trade 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	215	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,085	95.8%
Spanish	43	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,245	98.8%
Born in same state	5,219	98.3%
Born in different state	4,564	86.0%
Foreign born	26	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.2%
Not a US citizen	37	59.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	906	17.1%
French	493	9.3%
Arab	201	3.8%
English	150	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	59	1.1%
German	10	0.2%
Dutch	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60408

What city is ZIP code 60408 in?

ZIP code 60408 is primarily assigned to Braidwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60408 in?

ZIP code 60408 falls within Will County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 60408?

ZIP code 60408 has an estimated population of 5,307 residents, with a density of 831 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60408?

The median home value in ZIP code 60408 is $204,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60408?

The median household income in ZIP code 60408 is $85,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60408 in?

ZIP code 60408 observes the CST timezone.