60429 ZIP Code — Hazel Crest, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60429 is located in Hazel Crest, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 4.07 square miles and serves a population of 15,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60429

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $56,366. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60429 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

15,069

population

4.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60429 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60429

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60429. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hazel Crest	Acceptable
Hazel Crest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60430 Homewood (0.9 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (2.1 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (2.1 mi) 60428 Markham (2.6 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (2.6 mi) 60426 Harvey (3 mi) 60461 Olympia Fields (3.6 mi) 60476 Thornton (3.7 mi) 60425 Glenwood (3.8 mi) 60469 Posen (4.2 mi) 60473 South Holland (4.5 mi) 60452 Oak Forest (4.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,069
Population density	3,702 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	4.07 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.5679
Longitude	-87.6750
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	47.2%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,069

Population

3,702

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$56,366

Median household income

$27,805

Per capita income

$161,900

Median home value

$1,457

Median monthly rent

66.4%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

4,185

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

434

Under 5

566

466

5–9

609

650

10–14

848

608

15–19

794

315

20–24

411

1,022

25–34

1,334

547

35–44

713

975

45–54

1,272

284

55–59

370

314

60–64

410

562

65–74

734

254

75–84

331

107

85+

139

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,655	30.9%
18 and over	10,414	69.1%
65 and over	2,127	14.1%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 80%

White 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,701	80%
White	1,185	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	815	5.1%
Two or more races	625	3.9%
Other race	484	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	0.3%
Asian	34	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$56,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,900
Median rent / month	$1,457
Owner occupied	66.4%
Renter occupied	33.6%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	22.4%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.9%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.6%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,310	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	226	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,119	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,517	48.7%
Households with children under 18	2,070	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,711	33.1%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.5%	54.5%
Married	34.7%	21.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.5%
Widowed	3.4%	9.2%
Divorced	7.9%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	497	11.4%
Kindergarten	96	2.2%
Elementary school	1,872	42.8%
High school	1,065	24.3%
College / grad school	848	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Professional & management 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Public administration 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Construction 2.7%

Other services 2.6%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	9.4%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	13.6%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	464	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,069	93.4%
Spanish	436	3.1%
Other Indo-European	360	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	34	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,526	96.4%
Born in same state	14,453	95.9%
Born in different state	11,639	77.2%
Foreign born	73	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	543	3.6%
Not a US citizen	329	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	303	2%
French	98	0.7%
Arab	93	0.6%
English	90	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	35	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.1%
Polish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60429

What city is ZIP code 60429 in?

ZIP code 60429 is primarily assigned to Hazel Crest, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60429 in?

ZIP code 60429 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60429 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 60429 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60429?

22% of residents in ZIP code 60429 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60429?

The median home value in ZIP code 60429 is $161,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 60429?

ZIP code 60429 has an estimated population of 15,069 residents, with a density of 3,699 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60429 in?

ZIP code 60429 observes the CST timezone.