60480 ZIP Code — Willow Springs, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60480 is located in Willow Springs, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 11.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60480

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 $337,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($98,659) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60480 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,300

population

11.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willow Springs	Acceptable
Willow Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60457 Hickory Hills (2.8 mi) 60458 Justice (3.1 mi) 60458 Justice (3.1 mi) 60464 Palos Park (3.6 mi) 60455 Bridgeview (4.1 mi) 60455 Bridgeview (4.1 mi) 60525 La Grange (4.3 mi) 60482 Worth (4.9 mi) 60501 Summit Argo (5 mi) 60501 Summit Argo (5 mi) 60415 Chicago Ridge (5.4 mi) 60459 Burbank (6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,300
Population density	472 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	11.24 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	41.7196
Longitude	-87.8808
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	24.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	18.1%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,300

Population

472

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$98,659

Median household income

$58,066

Per capita income

$337,700

Median home value

$1,345

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

2,029

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

119

206

15–19

211

128

20–24

131

260

25–34

267

337

35–44

347

399

45–54

411

207

55–59

213

236

60–64

243

365

65–74

375

171

75–84

175

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	848	16.0%
18 and over	4,452	84.0%
65 and over	1,174	22.2%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,673	81.1%
Hispanic or Latino	459	8%
Two or more races	342	5.9%
Other race	158	2.7%
Asian	106	1.8%
Black or African American	21	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	18.1%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 17.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	17.8%
Median income	$98,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 26.3%

$300k–$500k 40.9%

$500k–$1M 17.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,700
Median rent / month	$1,345
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.9%
Electricity	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,147	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	198	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	391	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	617	26.2%
Households with children under 18	467	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	763	32.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	28.1%
Married	53.1%	49.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	8.3%
Divorced	11.9%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	6.0%
Kindergarten	25	2.3%
Elementary school	398	36.1%
High school	383	34.7%
College / grad school	232	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Professional & management 13.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Other services 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Retail trade 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Construction 4.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 15.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,189	97.9%
Spanish	585	11.3%
Other Indo-European	274	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	290	5.6%
Other languages	21	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,228	79.8%
Born in same state	4,103	77.4%
Born in different state	3,655	69.0%
Foreign born	125	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,072	20.2%
Not a US citizen	666	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	709	13.4%
French	278	5.2%
Norwegian	269	5.1%
Polish	113	2.1%
English	103	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	103	1.9%
Irish	63	1.2%
Dutch	22	0.4%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60480

What city is ZIP code 60480 in?

ZIP code 60480 is primarily assigned to Willow Springs, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60480 in?

ZIP code 60480 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60480 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 60480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60480?

The median home value in ZIP code 60480 is $337,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 60480?

ZIP code 60480 has an estimated population of 5,300 residents, with a density of 472 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60480?

The median household income in ZIP code 60480 is $98,659, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60480 in?

ZIP code 60480 observes the CST timezone.