60473 ZIP Code — South Holland, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60473 is located in South Holland, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 7.84 square miles and serves a population of 21,695 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60473

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 $180,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,893. 37% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 60473 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,695

population

7.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Holland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60419 Dolton (1.8 mi) 60476 Thornton (2.4 mi) 60409 Calumet City (2.6 mi) 60426 Harvey (3.1 mi) 60438 Lansing (3.2 mi) 60827 Riverdale (3.9 mi) 60425 Glenwood (4.2 mi) 60633 Chicago (4.4 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (4.5 mi) 60430 Homewood (4.6 mi) 60428 Markham (4.7 mi) 60469 Posen (4.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,695
Population density	2,767 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	7.84 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.6002
Longitude	-87.5994
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	34.4%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

21,695

Population

2,767

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$80,893

Median household income

$32,869

Per capita income

$180,300

Median home value

$1,866

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

6,917

Housing units

27.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

473

Under 5

551

459

5–9

534

789

10–14

918

697

15–19

811

632

20–24

734

1,027

25–34

1,194

1,250

35–44

1,453

1,446

45–54

1,681

710

55–59

825

762

60–64

887

955

65–74

1,111

536

75–84

623

295

85+

342

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,746	21.9%
18 and over	16,949	78.1%
65 and over	3,862	17.8%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.6%

White 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 4.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	17,180	74.6%
White	2,623	11.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,320	5.7%
Other race	1,084	4.7%
Two or more races	612	2.7%
Asian	186	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$80,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 34.8%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,300
Median rent / month	$1,866
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	35.6%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	92.2%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,167	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	339	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,378	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,835	36.7%
Households with children under 18	2,257	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,761	35.8%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	42.8%
Married	43.6%	35.0%
Separated	1.0%	2.7%
Widowed	5.0%	8.4%
Divorced	7.4%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	493	8.3%
Kindergarten	213	3.6%
Elementary school	2,187	36.9%
High school	1,395	23.5%
College / grad school	1,644	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Public administration 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	13.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,435	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,671	95.3%
Spanish	410	2.0%
Other Indo-European	239	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.3%
Other languages	95	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,638	95.1%
Born in same state	20,439	94.2%
Born in different state	16,575	76.4%
Foreign born	199	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,057	4.9%
Not a US citizen	779	73.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	583	2.7%
Arab	422	1.9%
Italian	193	0.9%
French	133	0.6%
Norwegian	17	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	0.1%
German	10	0%
Polish	3	0%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60473

What city is ZIP code 60473 in?

ZIP code 60473 is primarily assigned to South Holland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60473 in?

ZIP code 60473 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60473 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 60473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60473 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 60473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60473?

The median home value in ZIP code 60473 is $180,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 60473?

ZIP code 60473 has an estimated population of 21,695 residents, with a density of 2,766 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60473 in?

ZIP code 60473 observes the CST timezone.