60443 ZIP Code — Matteson, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60443 is located in Matteson, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 11.26 square miles and serves a population of 20,735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60443

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,878. 37% 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 39 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 60443 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,735

population

11.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Matteson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60471 Richton Park (1.9 mi) 60461 Olympia Fields (3.1 mi) 60466 Park Forest (3.2 mi) 60484 University Park (3.9 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.1 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.1 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (4.3 mi) 60477 Tinley Park (5 mi) 60423 Frankfort (5.2 mi) 60430 Homewood (5.6 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (5.9 mi) 60475 Steger (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	20,735
Population density	1,841 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	11.26 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.4994
Longitude	-87.7441
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	36.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

20,735

Population

1,841

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$85,878

Median household income

$41,401

Per capita income

$212,200

Median home value

$1,397

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

6,729

Housing units

38.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

474

Under 5

579

369

5–9

450

765

10–14

935

521

15–19

638

20–24

780

1,084

25–34

1,326

980

35–44

1,199

1,328

45–54

1,623

582

55–59

711

863

60–64

1,054

1,048

65–74

1,282

578

75–84

707

85+

122

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,375	21.1%
18 and over	16,360	78.9%
65 and over	3,836	18.5%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 71.7%

White 16.2%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 2.7%

Other race 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,385	71.7%
White	3,481	16.2%
Two or more races	1,084	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	723	3.4%
Asian	577	2.7%
Other race	185	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$85,878

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 23.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,200
Median rent / month	$1,397
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	30.7%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.0%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,255	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	354	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,394	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,356	40.1%
Households with children under 18	2,183	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,956	35.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	38.8%
Married	48.7%	39.0%
Separated	2.0%	1.7%
Widowed	5.9%	8.0%
Divorced	7.5%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 16.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	38.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	377	7.4%
Kindergarten	117	2.3%
Elementary school	2,022	39.5%
High school	1,240	24.2%
College / grad school	1,363	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Professional & management 8.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Information 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	4.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.3

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	13.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	948	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,682	94.9%
Spanish	359	1.8%
Other Indo-European	254	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	74	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,632	94.7%
Born in same state	19,218	92.7%
Born in different state	15,212	73.4%
Foreign born	414	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,103	5.3%
Not a US citizen	511	46.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	435	2.1%
French	202	1%
Arab	174	0.8%
English	103	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	0.3%
Norwegian	36	0.2%
German	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60443

What city is ZIP code 60443 in?

ZIP code 60443 is primarily assigned to Matteson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60443 in?

ZIP code 60443 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60443 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 60443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 60443?

ZIP code 60443 has an estimated population of 20,735 residents, with a density of 1,842 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60443?

The median home value in ZIP code 60443 is $212,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60443?

The median household income in ZIP code 60443 is $85,878, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60443 in?

ZIP code 60443 observes the CST timezone.