60491 ZIP Code — Homer Glen, IL

Will County, Illinois

ZIP code 60491 is located in Homer Glen, Illinois, within Will County. It covers approximately 25.59 square miles and serves a population of 22,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 331.

About ZIP code 60491

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 $385,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $132,110. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60491 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,779

population

25.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60491 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60491

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60491. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Homer Glen	Acceptable
Homer Glen	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,779
Population density	890 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	25.59 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.5991
Longitude	-87.9651
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	331

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.6%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	40.6%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	16.6%	10.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

22,779

Population

890

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$132,110

Median household income

$50,252

Per capita income

$385,500

Median home value

$1,465

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

7,427

Housing units

37.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

663

Under 5

675

783

5–9

797

767

10–14

781

567

15–19

577

487

20–24

495

1,154

25–34

1,175

1,438

35–44

1,465

1,185

45–54

1,207

828

55–59

844

1,163

60–64

1,185

1,375

65–74

1,400

585

75–84

596

291

85+

296

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,238	23.0%
18 and over	17,541	77.0%
65 and over	4,543	19.9%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Asian 2.2%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	20,587	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,143	4.8%
Two or more races	980	4.1%
Asian	530	2.2%
Other race	504	2.1%
Black or African American	151	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.6%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	40.6%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	16.6%	10.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k+ 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	17.0%
$200k+	22.6%
Median income	$132,110

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 59.6%

$500k–$1M 17.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$385,500
Median rent / month	$1,465
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	41.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	92.1%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,518	73.0%
Cohabiting couple	296	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	498	6.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,248	16.5%
Households with children under 18	2,379	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,982	39.4%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	22.5%
Married	65.5%	62.1%
Separated	0.7%	0.6%
Widowed	3.7%	9.8%
Divorced	4.4%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	37.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	333	6.5%
Kindergarten	304	5.9%
Elementary school	2,436	47.2%
High school	1,017	19.7%
College / grad school	1,066	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Professional & management 12.3%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	958	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,441	94.1%
Spanish	1,398	6.5%
Other Indo-European	309	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	897	4.2%
Other languages	94	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,042	88.0%
Born in same state	19,842	87.1%
Born in different state	17,624	77.4%
Foreign born	200	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,737	12.0%
Not a US citizen	2,275	83.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,639	16%
French	1,218	5.3%
Norwegian	954	4.2%
Arab	724	3.2%
English	579	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	121	0.5%
Dutch	90	0.4%
German	80	0.4%
Polish	73	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60491

What city is ZIP code 60491 in?

ZIP code 60491 is primarily assigned to Homer Glen, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60491 in?

ZIP code 60491 falls within Will County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60491 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 60491 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60491 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 60491 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60491?

The median household income in ZIP code 60491 is $132,110, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60491?

The median home value in ZIP code 60491 is $385,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 60491 in?

ZIP code 60491 observes the CST timezone.