60451 ZIP Code — New Lenox, IL
Will County, Illinois
ZIP code 60451 is located in New Lenox, Illinois, within Will County. It covers approximately 25.16 square miles and serves a population of 37,488 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
About ZIP code 60451
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 $352,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $128,316. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,488
population
25.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60451 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60451
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Lenox | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60433 Joliet (4.1 mi)
60448 Mokena (4.3 mi)
60432 Joliet (4.8 mi)
60423 Frankfort (6.9 mi)
60467 Orland Park (7.7 mi)
60487 Tinley Park (8 mi)
60442 Manhattan (8.3 mi)
60421 Elwood (8.5 mi)
60403 Crest Hill (8.8 mi)
60435 Joliet (8.8 mi)
60436 Joliet (9 mi)
60462 Orland Park (10 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,488 |
| Population density | 1,490 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 197 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5078 |
| Longitude | -87.9652 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.0% | 25.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 29.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.2% | 34.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
37,488
Population
1,490
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$128,316
Median household income
$47,259
Per capita income
$352,000
Median home value
$1,224
Median monthly rent
93.1%
Home ownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
12,100
Housing units
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,474
Under 5
1,387
1,327
5–9
1,249
1,511
10–14
1,421
1,382
15–19
1,300
1,224
20–24
1,151
1,923
25–34
1,809
3,059
35–44
2,878
2,388
45–54
2,247
1,584
55–59
1,491
1,046
60–64
984
1,528
65–74
1,438
640
75–84
603
229
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,147 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 27,341 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,653 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,887 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,617 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,399 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 460 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 331 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.0% | 25.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 29.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.2% | 34.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
1.9%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
10.6%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
26.5%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k+
18.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.8% |
| $200k+ | 18.4% |
| Median income | $128,316 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
56.6%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $352,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,224 |
| Owner occupied | 93.1% |
| Renter occupied | 6.9% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 85.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.4% |
| Electricity | 10.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,959 | 72.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 436 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,295 | 10.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,735 | 14.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,960 | 39.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,077 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 24.5% |
| Married | 63.5% | 62.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 6.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,192 | 11.0% |
| Kindergarten | 426 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,646 | 43.0% |
| High school | 2,314 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,226 | 20.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Professional & management
10.8%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
2.3%
Under 18 years
1.9%
18 and over
2.4%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
10.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,464 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 91.1% |
| Public insurance | 19.0% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,627 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 227 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,655 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 36,505 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 33,277 | 88.8% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 833 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 571 | 68.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,607 | 23% |
| French | 2,905 | 7.7% |
| English | 1,508 | 4% |
| Arab | 1,026 | 2.7% |
| Norwegian | 844 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 592 | 1.6% |
| Irish | 214 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 151 | 0.4% |
| German | 92 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60451
What city is ZIP code 60451 in?
ZIP code 60451 is primarily assigned to New Lenox, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60451 in?
ZIP code 60451 falls within Will County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60451 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 60451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60451?
The median household income in ZIP code 60451 is $128,316, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60451?
The median home value in ZIP code 60451 is $352,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60451?
ZIP code 60451 has an estimated population of 37,488 residents, with a density of 1,490 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 60451 in?
ZIP code 60451 observes the CST timezone.