60481 ZIP Code — Wilmington, IL

Will County, Illinois

ZIP code 60481 is located in Wilmington, Illinois, within Will County. It covers approximately 123.52 square miles and serves a population of 11,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 779/815.

About ZIP code 60481

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 $205,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $73,223. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,303

population

123.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmington	Acceptable
Wilmington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60408 Braidwood (8.1 mi) 60421 Elwood (8.7 mi) 60442 Manhattan (8.7 mi) 60935 Essex (10.1 mi) 60416 Coal City (10.4 mi) 60950 Manteno (10.5 mi) 60407 Braceville (10.9 mi) 60913 Bonfield (11 mi) 60410 Channahon (11.2 mi) 60914 Bourbonnais (13.7 mi) 60468 Peotone (13.9 mi) 60436 Joliet (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,303
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	123.52 sq mi
Water area	5.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.2978
Longitude	-88.0783
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	779/815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	10.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,303

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$73,223

Median household income

$39,313

Per capita income

$205,800

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

4,453

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

317

Under 5

295

193

5–9

181

269

10–14

250

337

15–19

315

344

20–24

320

800

25–34

746

589

35–44

549

764

45–54

713

530

55–59

495

527

60–64

491

644

65–74

601

393

75–84

366

142

85+

132

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,889	16.7%
18 and over	9,414	83.3%
65 and over	2,278	20.2%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,507	89.7%
Two or more races	447	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	404	3.5%
Other race	167	1.4%
Black or African American	95	0.8%
Asian	67	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	25.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	29.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	34.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	10.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$73,223

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,800
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.1%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,277	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	289	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,046	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,079	23.0%
Households with children under 18	1,058	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,626	34.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	23.9%
Married	48.3%	50.5%
Separated	1.6%	0.6%
Widowed	2.4%	11.1%
Divorced	12.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	6.7%
Kindergarten	56	2.9%
Elementary school	713	37.0%
High school	622	32.2%
College / grad school	409	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Construction 11.8%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Professional & management 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	537	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,691	94.6%
Spanish	120	1.1%
Other Indo-European	36	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	0.6%
Other languages	25	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,016	97.5%
Born in same state	10,988	97.2%
Born in different state	9,389	83.1%
Foreign born	28	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	287	2.5%
Not a US citizen	187	65.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,970	17.4%
French	920	8.1%
English	313	2.8%
Arab	304	2.7%
Polish	154	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	109	1%
Dutch	48	0.4%
German	13	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60481

What city is ZIP code 60481 in?

ZIP code 60481 is primarily assigned to Wilmington, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60481 in?

ZIP code 60481 falls within Will County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60481 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 60481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 60481?

ZIP code 60481 has an estimated population of 11,303 residents, with a density of 92 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60481?

The median home value in ZIP code 60481 is $205,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60481?

The median household income in ZIP code 60481 is $73,223, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60481 in?

ZIP code 60481 observes the CST timezone.