60444 ZIP Code — Mazon, IL

Grundy County, Illinois

ZIP code 60444 is located in Mazon, Illinois, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 49.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 60444

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,182.

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 60444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,928

population

49.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mazon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60424 Gardner (5.5 mi) 60479 Verona (6.5 mi) 60407 Braceville (6.7 mi) 60416 Coal City (7.5 mi) 60450 Morris (9.3 mi) 60408 Braidwood (9.4 mi) 60420 Dwight (9.6 mi) 60437 Kinsman (9.8 mi) 60935 Essex (12.3 mi) 60961 Reddick (12.9 mi) 61360 Seneca (13.4 mi) 60470 Ransom (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,928
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	49.66 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	41.2346
Longitude	-88.3981
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	30.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	34.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	29.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,928

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$83,182

Median household income

$38,567

Per capita income

$203,500

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

624

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

111

116

35–44

104

109

45–54

112

55–59

101

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	486	25.2%
18 and over	1,442	74.8%
65 and over	223	11.6%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,879	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	47	2.4%
Other race	37	1.9%
Two or more races	12	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	30.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	34.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	29.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$83,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,500
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.1%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	58	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	166	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	160	22.4%
Households with children under 18	174	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	26.2%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	23.2%
Married	44.3%	49.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.8%
Widowed	4.9%	8.2%
Divorced	15.2%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	7.4%
Kindergarten	26	6.9%
Elementary school	189	50.1%
High school	59	15.6%
College / grad school	75	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 7.0%

Information 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.2%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	29.9%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,793	93.0%
Spanish	11	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,873	97.1%
Born in same state	1,873	97.1%
Born in different state	1,724	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.9%
Not a US citizen	53	96.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	312	16.2%
French	174	9%
Polish	77	4%
Arab	34	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.3%
Dutch	6	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60444

What city is ZIP code 60444 in?

ZIP code 60444 is primarily assigned to Mazon, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60444 in?

ZIP code 60444 falls within Grundy County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60444 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 60444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 60444?

ZIP code 60444 has an estimated population of 1,928 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60444?

The median home value in ZIP code 60444 is $203,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60444?

The median household income in ZIP code 60444 is $83,182, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60444 in?

ZIP code 60444 observes the CST timezone.