60419 ZIP Code — Dolton, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60419 is located in Dolton, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 4.25 square miles and serves a population of 21,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773.

About ZIP code 60419

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 $128,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $54,748. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60419 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

21,283

population

4.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dolton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60473 South Holland (1.8 mi) 60827 Riverdale (2.2 mi) 60409 Calumet City (2.8 mi) 60426 Harvey (3 mi) 60633 Chicago (3 mi) 60476 Thornton (4.1 mi) 60469 Posen (4.3 mi) 60406 Blue Island (4.4 mi) 60628 Chicago (4.5 mi) 60438 Lansing (4.7 mi) 60428 Markham (4.7 mi) 46327 Hammond (5.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,283
Population density	5,008 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	4.25 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6254
Longitude	-87.6037
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	773

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

21,283

Population

5,008

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$54,748

Median household income

$27,905

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$1,301

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

7,017

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

660

Under 5

691

657

5–9

688

696

10–14

730

747

15–19

782

636

20–24

666

1,327

25–34

1,391

1,056

35–44

1,106

1,276

45–54

1,337

636

55–59

667

909

60–64

952

1,160

65–74

1,215

477

75–84

500

157

85+

164

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,013	23.6%
18 and over	16,270	76.4%
65 and over	3,673	17.3%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 90.2%

White 4.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	19,409	90.2%
White	1,056	4.9%
Two or more races	567	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	238	1.1%
Other race	200	0.9%
Asian	43	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$54,748

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$1,301
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	25.9%
1950–1959	26.3%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.6%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,828	22.5%
Cohabiting couple	370	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,665	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4,247	52.4%
Households with children under 18	2,227	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,799	34.5%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.8%	48.1%
Married	30.2%	21.7%
Separated	4.2%	2.7%
Widowed	2.8%	10.6%
Divorced	11.0%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	203	3.7%
Kindergarten	104	1.9%
Elementary school	2,417	44.4%
High school	1,110	20.4%
College / grad school	1,605	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Public administration 5.4%

Other services 4.8%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Construction 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	8.2%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	14.5%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	828	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,932	93.7%
Spanish	98	0.5%
Other Indo-European	86	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,911	98.3%
Born in same state	20,911	98.3%
Born in different state	18,051	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	372	1.7%
Not a US citizen	222	59.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	388	1.8%
Italian	272	1.3%
French	173	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.1%
Polish	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60419

What city is ZIP code 60419 in?

ZIP code 60419 is primarily assigned to Dolton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60419 in?

ZIP code 60419 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60419?

20% of residents in ZIP code 60419 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60419?

The median home value in ZIP code 60419 is $128,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 60419?

ZIP code 60419 has an estimated population of 21,283 residents, with a density of 5,012 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60419?

The median household income in ZIP code 60419 is $54,748, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60419 in?

ZIP code 60419 observes the CST timezone.