60461 ZIP Code — Olympia Fields, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60461 is located in Olympia Fields, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.37 square miles and serves a population of 4,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60461

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,125. 44% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60461 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,988

population

3.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olympia Fields	Acceptable
Olympia Fields	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60422 Flossmoor (1.5 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (1.5 mi) 60430 Homewood (2.9 mi) 60484 University Park (3 mi) 60443 Matteson (3.1 mi) 60471 Richton Park (3.4 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (3.5 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (3.6 mi) 60466 Park Forest (3.8 mi) 60475 Steger (4.2 mi) 60425 Glenwood (4.4 mi) 60411 Chicago Heights (4.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,988
Population density	1,480 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.37 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.5170
Longitude	-87.6890
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	708

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.2%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,988

Population

1,480

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$99,125

Median household income

$46,306

Per capita income

$275,100

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

1,850

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

135

5–9

121

194

10–14

254

140

15–19

184

195

20–24

254

183

25–34

240

219

35–44

287

229

45–54

300

55–59

110

120

60–64

158

257

65–74

337

277

75–84

362

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,044	20.9%
18 and over	3,944	79.1%
65 and over	1,385	27.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.9%

White 15.6%

Asian 3.2%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,952	78.9%
White	783	15.6%
Asian	159	3.2%
Two or more races	94	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.2%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$99,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 42.9%

$300k–$500k 32.1%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,100
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	3.5%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	38.3%
5+ bedrooms	15.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.9%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	846	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	82	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	134	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	821	43.6%
Households with children under 18	587	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,004	53.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	31.9%
Married	50.0%	40.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	17.6%
Divorced	4.2%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 21.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	12.5%
Kindergarten	67	5.9%
Elementary school	343	30.0%
High school	222	19.4%
College / grad school	370	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Public administration 10.6%

Other services 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Information 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.4%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 12.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.2%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	11.6%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	9.6%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	95.4%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	281	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,750	95.2%
Spanish	144	3.0%
Other Indo-European	12	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.7%
Other languages	100	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,765	95.5%
Born in same state	4,707	94.4%
Born in different state	3,988	80.0%
Foreign born	58	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	223	4.5%
Not a US citizen	184	82.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	200	4%
French	155	3.1%
Arab	132	2.6%
English	25	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	0.3%
Irish	8	0.2%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60461

What city is ZIP code 60461 in?

ZIP code 60461 is primarily assigned to Olympia Fields, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60461 in?

ZIP code 60461 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60461 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 60461 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 60461 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 60461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60461 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 60461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 60461?

ZIP code 60461 has an estimated population of 4,988 residents, with a density of 1,481 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60461 in?

ZIP code 60461 observes the CST timezone.