60478 ZIP Code — Country Club Hills, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60478 is located in Country Club Hills, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 9.79 square miles and serves a population of 16,591 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60478

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,395. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60478 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,591

population

9.79

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Country Club Hills	Acceptable
Country Club Hills	Acceptable
Country Club Hills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60477 Tinley Park (2.6 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (2.6 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (2.6 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (2.6 mi) 60430 Homewood (3.1 mi) 60452 Oak Forest (3.4 mi) 60428 Markham (3.5 mi) 60461 Olympia Fields (3.5 mi) 60443 Matteson (4.3 mi) 60426 Harvey (4.8 mi) 60469 Posen (5.1 mi) 60445 Midlothian (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,591
Population density	1,695 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	9.79 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.5607
Longitude	-87.7252
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	35.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,591

Population

1,695

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$73,395

Median household income

$35,238

Per capita income

$163,100

Median home value

$1,629

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

4,819

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

352

Under 5

417

380

5–9

451

529

10–14

628

804

15–19

953

372

20–24

441

978

25–34

1,161

897

35–44

1,065

860

45–54

1,021

524

55–59

622

736

60–64

873

707

65–74

838

354

75–84

421

85+

112

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,850	23.2%
18 and over	12,741	76.8%
65 and over	2,527	15.2%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 87.4%

White 6.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	14,728	87.4%
White	1,143	6.8%
Two or more races	313	1.9%
Asian	288	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	261	1.5%
Other race	119	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$73,395

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 28.0%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,100
Median rent / month	$1,629
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.5%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,772	32.0%
Cohabiting couple	411	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	921	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,441	44.0%
Households with children under 18	1,836	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,939	35.0%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	52.3%
Married	34.1%	24.9%
Separated	3.0%	2.3%
Widowed	3.4%	9.1%
Divorced	10.3%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 34.6%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	401	9.2%
Kindergarten	170	3.9%
Elementary school	1,497	34.3%
High school	1,552	35.6%
College / grad school	742	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Professional & management 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Information 2.7%

Construction 2.1%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	13.0%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	517	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,822	95.4%
Spanish	245	1.5%
Other Indo-European	122	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.3%
Other languages	69	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,800	95.2%
Born in same state	15,800	95.2%
Born in different state	13,891	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	791	4.8%
Not a US citizen	543	68.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	330	2%
French	291	1.8%
Arab	123	0.7%
English	34	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	19	0.1%
Polish	12	0.1%
Dutch	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60478

What city is ZIP code 60478 in?

ZIP code 60478 is primarily assigned to Country Club Hills, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60478 in?

ZIP code 60478 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60478?

The median home value in ZIP code 60478 is $163,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 60478?

ZIP code 60478 has an estimated population of 16,591 residents, with a density of 1,696 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60478?

The median household income in ZIP code 60478 is $73,395, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60478 in?

ZIP code 60478 observes the CST timezone.