60438 ZIP Code — Lansing, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60438 is located in Lansing, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 8.06 square miles and serves a population of 29,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.
About ZIP code 60438
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 $158,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $68,502.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,059
population
8.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60438 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60438
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lansing | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60476 Thornton (2.5 mi)
46321 Munster (2.9 mi)
60409 Calumet City (3.1 mi)
60473 South Holland (3.2 mi)
46324 Hammond (3.2 mi)
60425 Glenwood (3.5 mi)
60411 Chicago Heights (4.5 mi)
60419 Dolton (4.7 mi)
46323 Hammond (5.2 mi)
46322 Highland (5.3 mi)
46327 Hammond (5.4 mi)
60430 Homewood (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,059 |
| Population density | 3,605 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5690 |
| Longitude | -87.5543 |
| 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 | 42.8% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
29,059
Population
3,605
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$68,502
Median household income
$32,871
Per capita income
$158,000
Median home value
$1,210
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
16.4%
Poverty rate
10.6%
Unemployment
9,060
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
640
Under 5
669
944
5–9
985
1,000
10–14
1,043
1,127
15–19
1,177
715
20–24
747
1,858
25–34
1,940
1,664
35–44
1,736
2,229
45–54
2,327
990
55–59
1,034
930
60–64
970
1,212
65–74
1,265
560
75–84
584
349
85+
364
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,874 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 22,185 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,334 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42.3%
White
32.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Other race
6.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,621 | 42.3% |
| White | 10,550 | 32.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,161 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 2,091 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,064 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 659 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $68,502 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
25.8%
$150k–$200k
32.6%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,210 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.5% |
| Electricity | 19.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,764 | 33.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 568 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,655 | 23.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,340 | 38.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,517 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,033 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.3% | 44.6% |
| Married | 38.8% | 33.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
31.3%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 376 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 273 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,076 | 40.6% |
| High school | 2,342 | 30.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,505 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Transportation & utilities
12.1%
Retail trade
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Professional & management
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Construction
5.5%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.1% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.4%
Under 18 years
29.7%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,465 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,750 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,839 | 6.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,349 | 4.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 394 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,065 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 25,950 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 19,329 | 66.5% |
| Foreign born | 115 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,994 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,872 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,579 | 5.4% |
| English | 1,262 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1,224 | 4.2% |
| French | 951 | 3.3% |
| German | 74 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 70 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60438
What city is ZIP code 60438 in?
ZIP code 60438 is primarily assigned to Lansing, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60438 in?
ZIP code 60438 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60438?
16% of residents in ZIP code 60438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60438?
The median home value in ZIP code 60438 is $158,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60438?
ZIP code 60438 has an estimated population of 29,059 residents, with a density of 3,604 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60438?
The median household income in ZIP code 60438 is $68,502, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60438 in?
ZIP code 60438 observes the CST timezone.