60482 ZIP Code — Worth, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60482 is located in Worth, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 2.33 square miles and serves a population of 11,084 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60482

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 $207,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $53,993. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60482 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,084

population

2.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60415 Chicago Ridge (1.4 mi) 60463 Palos Heights (2.3 mi) 60453 Oak Lawn (2.3 mi) 60457 Hickory Hills (3 mi) 60803 Alsip (3.2 mi) 60455 Bridgeview (3.4 mi) 60455 Bridgeview (3.4 mi) 60464 Palos Park (3.7 mi) 60459 Burbank (4.1 mi) 60459 Burbank (4.1 mi) 60655 Chicago (4.4 mi) 60456 Hometown (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,084
Population density	4,757 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	2.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.6885
Longitude	-87.7946
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	47.8%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,084

Population

4,757

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$53,993

Median household income

$30,847

Per capita income

$207,600

Median home value

$1,124

Median monthly rent

63.2%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

3,225

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

259

416

5–9

416

274

10–14

273

340

15–19

339

416

20–24

415

695

25–34

694

847

35–44

846

600

45–54

598

461

55–59

460

344

60–64

344

533

65–74

532

224

75–84

223

138

85+

137

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,428	21.9%
18 and over	8,656	78.1%
65 and over	1,787	16.1%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Other race 10.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 2.9%

Black or African American 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	8,685	69.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,435	11.5%
Other race	1,282	10.2%
Two or more races	384	3.1%
Asian	368	2.9%
Black or African American	359	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$53,993

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 40.1%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,600
Median rent / month	$1,124
Owner occupied	63.2%
Renter occupied	36.8%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	49.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	28.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	44.2%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	24.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,060	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	287	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	749	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,439	31.7%
Households with children under 18	1,292	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,169	25.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	29.0%
Married	50.1%	48.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.2%
Widowed	1.4%	6.2%
Divorced	6.8%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	4.6%
Kindergarten	251	9.5%
Elementary school	854	32.4%
High school	697	26.5%
College / grad school	713	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 16.6%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 9.2%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	561	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,565	95.3%
Spanish	1,474	14.0%
Other Indo-European	373	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	414	3.9%
Other languages	122	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,538	77.0%
Born in same state	8,420	76.0%
Born in different state	7,550	68.1%
Foreign born	118	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,546	23.0%
Not a US citizen	1,136	44.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,401	12.6%
English	373	3.4%
French	301	2.7%
Arab	287	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	248	2.2%
Polish	30	0.3%
Irish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60482

What city is ZIP code 60482 in?

ZIP code 60482 is primarily assigned to Worth, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60482 in?

ZIP code 60482 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60482?

18% of residents in ZIP code 60482 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 60482?

ZIP code 60482 has an estimated population of 11,084 residents, with a density of 4,749 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60482?

The median household income in ZIP code 60482 is $53,993, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60482?

The median home value in ZIP code 60482 is $207,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 60482 in?

ZIP code 60482 observes the CST timezone.