60424 ZIP Code — Gardner, IL

Grundy County, Illinois

ZIP code 60424 is located in Gardner, Illinois, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 52.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60424

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,134. 32% 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. The average commute of 29 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 60424 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,309
population
52.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60424 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60424

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City Status
Gardner Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
60407 Braceville (4.9 mi) 60444 Mazon (5.5 mi) 60420 Dwight (7.1 mi) 60408 Braidwood (7.3 mi) 60961 Reddick (7.4 mi) 60935 Essex (7.8 mi) 60416 Coal City (8.5 mi) 60479 Verona (10.8 mi) 60917 Buckingham (10.9 mi) 60437 Kinsman (12.2 mi) 60919 Cabery (12.8 mi) 60934 Emington (13.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,309
Population density 44 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 063
Geography
Land area 52.66 sq mi
Water area 0.61 sq mi
Latitude 41.1775
Longitude -88.3251
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 35.2% 30.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 34.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.6% 29.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.0% 5.6% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,309
Population
44
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$77,134
Median household income
$37,424
Per capita income
$181,600
Median home value
$953
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
Unemployment
760
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
76
Under 5
74
92
5–9
89
70
10–14
69
90
15–19
88
50
20–24
49
169
25–34
165
147
35–44
144
148
45–54
144
72
55–59
70
78
60–64
77
102
65–74
100
68
75–84
67
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1855824.2%
18 and over1,75175.8%
65 and over34815.1%
Median age37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%
Two or more races 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Asian 1.4%
Other race 0.2%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,06083.9%
Two or more races2048.3%
Hispanic or Latino1476%
Asian341.4%
Other race60.2%
Black or African American40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.2% 30.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 34.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.6% 29.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.0% 5.6% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 2.4%
$25k–$35k 11.8%
$35k–$50k 9.5%
$50k–$75k 13.1%
$75k–$100k 21.8%
$100k–$150k 15.5%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k+ 9.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k2.4%
$25k–$35k11.8%
$35k–$50k9.5%
$50k–$75k13.1%
$75k–$100k21.8%
$100k–$150k15.5%
$150k–$200k8.6%
$200k+9.9%
Median income$77,134

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%
$50k–$100k 5.3%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 28.8%
$200k–$300k 21.6%
$300k–$500k 14.7%
$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$181,600
Median rent / month$953
Owner occupied75.5%
Renter occupied24.5%
Vacant12.6%
Single-family detached67.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.1%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.4%
2010–20193.4%
2000–200918.2%
1990–19996.7%
1980–19896.3%
1970–197916.1%
1960–196911.1%
1950–19596.3%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier22.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms24.0%
3 bedrooms53.8%
4 bedrooms14.1%
5+ bedrooms3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle26.7%
2 vehicles32.8%
3 or more37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas64.1%
Electricity22.4%
Propane / LP gas12.7%
Fuel oil0.6%
Wood0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family49358.3%
Cohabiting couple425.0%
Male householder, no spouse14817.5%
Female householder, no spouse16219.2%
Households with children under 1828934.2%
Households with seniors (65+)24428.9%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.5%20.7%
Married55.8%61.1%
Separated1.9%1.0%
Widowed1.4%5.5%
Divorced7.4%11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 42.6%
Some college, no degree 22.8%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool479.8%
Kindergarten255.2%
Elementary school19741.2%
High school11824.7%
College / grad school9119.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%
Manufacturing 16.7%
Transportation & utilities 12.6%
Construction 12.5%
Retail trade 11.2%
Other services 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Agriculture & mining 5.4%
Public administration 3.8%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Professional & management 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.8%
Service14.3%
Sales & office17.1%
Natural resources & construction15.8%
Production & transportation24.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.7%
Government11.2%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.9%
Carpool1.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home2.1%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 14.7%
Under 18 years 28.3%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 7.5%
Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.7%
Retirement income28.3%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure31.0%
High cholesterol32.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis25.2%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking17.2%
No physical activity24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression18.6%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist62.2%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1709.7%
Disability%
Any disability11.1%
Under 180.5%
18–64 years7.1%
65 and over44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.8%
Public insurance36.2%
No insurance3.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,15993.5%
Spanish40.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,26097.9%
Born in same state2,26097.9%
Born in different state1,85780.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen492.1%
Not a US citizen4387.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian30913.4%
French1677.2%
Norwegian592.6%
Dutch542.3%
Polish431.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab331.4%
English261.1%
German90.4%
Irish60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60424

What city is ZIP code 60424 in?

ZIP code 60424 is primarily assigned to Gardner, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60424 in?

ZIP code 60424 falls within Grundy County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60424 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 60424 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60424?

The median home value in ZIP code 60424 is $181,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 60424?

ZIP code 60424 has an estimated population of 2,309 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60424?

The median household income in ZIP code 60424 is $77,134, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60424 in?

ZIP code 60424 observes the CST timezone.

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