60428 ZIP Code — Markham, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60428 is located in Markham, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 5.07 square miles and serves a population of 11,155 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60428

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $48,542. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60428 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,155

population

5.07

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60428 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Markham	Acceptable
Markham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60469 Posen (1.7 mi) 60426 Harvey (1.7 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (2.6 mi) 60472 Robbins (2.8 mi) 60445 Midlothian (3.3 mi) 60406 Blue Island (3.3 mi) 60452 Oak Forest (3.3 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (3.5 mi) 60430 Homewood (3.6 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.6 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.6 mi) 60473 South Holland (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,155
Population density	2,200 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	5.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6042
Longitude	-87.6909
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	58.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,155

Population

2,200

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$48,542

Median household income

$23,336

Per capita income

$101,300

Median home value

$1,581

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

2,958

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

526

Under 5

575

432

5–9

473

475

10–14

520

392

15–19

428

243

20–24

266

727

25–34

794

661

35–44

723

490

45–54

535

362

55–59

396

204

60–64

222

463

65–74

505

238

75–84

260

117

85+

128

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,390	30.4%
18 and over	7,765	69.6%
65 and over	1,711	15.3%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.6%

White 16.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,090	67.6%
White	1,957	16.4%
Hispanic or Latino	809	6.8%
Other race	577	4.8%
Two or more races	394	3.3%
Asian	70	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	67	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$48,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 39.3%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,300
Median rent / month	$1,581
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	96.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	27.6%
1950–1959	29.3%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	95.2%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,022	28.3%
Cohabiting couple	177	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	537	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,875	51.9%
Households with children under 18	1,347	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,361	37.7%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.0%	49.5%
Married	33.8%	22.6%
Separated	3.8%	1.7%
Widowed	5.4%	7.3%
Divorced	5.0%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	290	9.7%
Kindergarten	191	6.4%
Elementary school	1,562	52.0%
High school	567	18.9%
College / grad school	394	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Retail trade 11.3%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 7.2%

Public administration 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 4.4%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.2%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	10.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 17.7%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	14.7%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	333	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.9%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,054	90.1%
Spanish	210	2.1%
Other Indo-European	184	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.2%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,613	95.1%
Born in same state	10,537	94.5%
Born in different state	9,138	81.9%
Foreign born	76	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	542	4.9%
Not a US citizen	232	42.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	382	3.4%
Arab	212	1.9%
French	116	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	0.6%
Polish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60428

What city is ZIP code 60428 in?

ZIP code 60428 is primarily assigned to Markham, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60428 in?

ZIP code 60428 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60428 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 60428 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60428?

24% of residents in ZIP code 60428 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60428 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 60428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60428?

The median home value in ZIP code 60428 is $101,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 60428 in?

ZIP code 60428 observes the CST timezone.