60421 ZIP Code — Elwood, IL

Will County, Illinois

ZIP code 60421 is located in Elwood, Illinois, within Will County. It covers approximately 59.79 square miles and serves a population of 3,850 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60421

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 $232,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,956.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, 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 60421 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

3,850
population
59.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60421 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60421

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City Status
Elwood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
60433 Joliet (5.6 mi) 60436 Joliet (5.7 mi) 60410 Channahon (6.2 mi) 60442 Manhattan (6.8 mi) 60432 Joliet (8.3 mi) 60451 New Lenox (8.5 mi) 60481 Wilmington (8.7 mi) 60404 Shorewood (9.1 mi) 60435 Joliet (9.6 mi) 60403 Crest Hill (10.3 mi) 60431 Joliet (10.6 mi) 60447 Minooka (12 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,850
Population density 64 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 197
Geography
Land area 59.79 sq mi
Water area 0.24 sq mi
Latitude 41.4230
Longitude -88.0832
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 815
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 21.3% 25.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 29.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 43.0% 34.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.7% 10.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,850
Population
64
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$100,956
Median household income
$49,056
Per capita income
$232,900
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
89.8%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
1,522
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
87
Under 5
83
59
5–9
57
73
10–14
69
126
15–19
121
93
20–24
89
299
25–34
287
262
35–44
251
246
45–54
235
240
55–59
229
148
60–64
141
231
65–74
221
72
75–84
68
32
85+
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1853713.9%
18 and over3,31386.1%
65 and over65517.0%
Median age44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Other race 3.9%
Black or African American 3.5%
Two or more races 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White3,42283.4%
Hispanic or Latino2526.1%
Other race1593.9%
Black or African American1433.5%
Two or more races1022.5%
Asian240.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 21.3% 25.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 29.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 43.0% 34.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.7% 10.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 0.3%
$15k–$25k 2.8%
$25k–$35k 1.1%
$35k–$50k 11.8%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 17.8%
$200k+ 11.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k0.3%
$15k–$25k2.8%
$25k–$35k1.1%
$35k–$50k11.8%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k13.7%
$100k–$150k21.1%
$150k–$200k17.8%
$200k+11.5%
Median income$100,956

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%
$50k–$100k 0.8%
$100k–$150k 4.4%
$150k–$200k 24.1%
$200k–$300k 44.9%
$300k–$500k 18.8%
$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$232,900
Median rent / month$1,050
Owner occupied89.8%
Renter occupied10.2%
Vacant6.5%
Single-family detached79.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20190.4%
2000–200918.8%
1990–199926.3%
1980–19898.1%
1970–197920.3%
1960–19691.1%
1950–19598.7%
1940–19493.7%
1939 or earlier12.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.9%
2 bedrooms19.4%
3 bedrooms58.5%
4 bedrooms15.7%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle19.5%
2 vehicles47.7%
3 or more28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas81.7%
Electricity14.0%
Propane / LP gas3.8%
Wood0.2%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family92058.5%
Cohabiting couple18812.0%
Male householder, no spouse21213.5%
Female householder, no spouse25316.1%
Households with children under 1837223.6%
Households with seniors (65+)44828.5%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.5%20.4%
Married54.1%56.9%
Separated0.9%0.1%
Widowed5.4%6.5%
Divorced8.0%16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 40.2%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.5%
Bachelor's or higher17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool335.9%
Kindergarten183.2%
Elementary school21738.5%
High school21938.8%
College / grad school7713.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Transportation & utilities 14.9%
Manufacturing 12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%
Construction 9.3%
Retail trade 9.0%
Professional & management 5.3%
Other services 4.8%
Public administration 4.8%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Information 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.9%
Service20.0%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction12.3%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.2%
Government12.9%
Self-employed0.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.4%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit1.8%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.2%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)27.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 14.5%
18 and over 6.5%
Married-couple families 0.4%
Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.7%
Retirement income30.3%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.5%
High blood pressure32.5%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease5.8%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.4%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1594.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 183.7%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.3%
Public insurance26.1%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 195.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,68095.6%
Spanish1243.4%
Other Indo-European1072.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander130.4%
Other languages40.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,67295.4%
Born in same state3,59993.5%
Born in different state3,29185.5%
Foreign born731.9%
Naturalized citizen1784.6%
Not a US citizen11564.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian66417.2%
Arab2326%
French1794.6%
English631.6%
AncestryCount%
Irish621.6%
Norwegian571.5%
Polish511.3%
German461.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60421

What city is ZIP code 60421 in?

ZIP code 60421 is primarily assigned to Elwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60421 in?

ZIP code 60421 falls within Will County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60421 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 60421 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 60421?

ZIP code 60421 has an estimated population of 3,850 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60421?

The median household income in ZIP code 60421 is $100,956, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60421?

The median home value in ZIP code 60421 is $232,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 60421 in?

ZIP code 60421 observes the CST timezone.

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