60472 ZIP Code — Robbins, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60472 is located in Robbins, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 1.69 square miles and serves a population of 4,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60472

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $47,120. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60472 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,812

population

1.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Robbins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60469 Posen (1.5 mi) 60406 Blue Island (1.5 mi) 60445 Midlothian (1.6 mi) 60803 Alsip (2.5 mi) 60428 Markham (2.8 mi) 60426 Harvey (3.4 mi) 60452 Oak Forest (3.5 mi) 60655 Chicago (3.7 mi) 60643 Chicago (4 mi) 60463 Palos Heights (4.3 mi) 60827 Riverdale (4.3 mi) 60453 Oak Lawn (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,812
Population density	2,847 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	1.69 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.6421
Longitude	-87.7076
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	59.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,812

Population

2,847

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$47,120

Median household income

$19,046

Per capita income

$105,600

Median home value

$1,022

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

34.0%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

1,293

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

205

164

5–9

244

156

10–14

232

15–19

126

181

20–24

269

321

25–34

475

230

35–44

340

134

45–54

198

130

55–59

192

102

60–64

151

199

65–74

294

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,258	26.1%
18 and over	3,554	73.9%
65 and over	738	15.3%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 85.3%

White 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,232	85.3%
White	409	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	152	3.1%
Two or more races	92	1.9%
Other race	60	1.2%
Asian	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$47,120

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 46.2%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,600
Median rent / month	$1,022
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	11.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	22.3%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.8%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	442	30.8%
Cohabiting couple	114	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	233	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	644	44.9%
Households with children under 18	562	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	480	33.5%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.2%	55.8%
Married	29.8%	29.1%
Separated	3.6%	3.6%
Widowed	2.1%	4.7%
Divorced	7.4%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	4.9%
Kindergarten	22	2.0%
Elementary school	714	65.1%
High school	129	11.8%
College / grad school	178	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 22.1%

Retail trade 21.8%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 9.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 4.2%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.9%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	37.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	4.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 34.0%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 32.2%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 37.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	39.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.6%
Depression	14.4%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	44.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	28.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,468	92.9%
Spanish	217	4.9%
Other Indo-European	205	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,592	95.4%
Born in same state	4,592	95.4%
Born in different state	4,077	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	220	4.6%
Not a US citizen	56	25.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60472

What city is ZIP code 60472 in?

ZIP code 60472 is primarily assigned to Robbins, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60472 in?

ZIP code 60472 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60472?

34% of residents in ZIP code 60472 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60472?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60472?

The median home value in ZIP code 60472 is $105,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 60472?

Health data for ZIP code 60472 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 60472 in?

ZIP code 60472 observes the CST timezone.