60476 ZIP Code — Thornton, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60476 is located in Thornton, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60476

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 $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,714. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60476 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,169

population

3.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60476 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60476

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60476. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thornton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60425 Glenwood (1.8 mi) 60473 South Holland (2.4 mi) 60438 Lansing (2.5 mi) 60430 Homewood (3.3 mi) 60411 Chicago Heights (3.6 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (3.7 mi) 60419 Dolton (4.1 mi) 60426 Harvey (4.1 mi) 60409 Calumet City (4.2 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.6 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.6 mi) 60428 Markham (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,169
Population density	655 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.31 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.5656
Longitude	-87.6033
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	41.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,169

Population

655

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$65,714

Median household income

$32,796

Per capita income

$130,400

Median home value

$1,101

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

811

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

147

35–44

153

135

45–54

140

55–59

137

60–64

142

103

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	18.3%
18 and over	1,773	81.7%
65 and over	410	18.9%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.9%

Black or African American 25.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Other race 10.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,221	49.9%
Black or African American	627	25.6%
Hispanic or Latino	280	11.4%
Other race	265	10.8%
Two or more races	43	1.8%
Asian	13	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$65,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 42.7%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,400
Median rent / month	$1,101
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	45.5%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	61.1%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.0%
Electricity	8.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	56	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	207	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	332	36.2%
Households with children under 18	190	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	343	37.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.3%	36.4%
Married	35.1%	33.9%
Separated	2.2%	1.8%
Widowed	2.1%	16.7%
Divorced	16.4%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	8.7%
Kindergarten	30	6.8%
Elementary school	68	15.5%
High school	154	35.2%
College / grad school	148	33.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Professional & management 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Retail trade 6.6%

Public administration 6.0%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	32.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,041	94.1%
Spanish	68	3.3%
Other Indo-European	68	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,096	96.6%
Born in same state	2,071	95.5%
Born in different state	1,826	84.2%
Foreign born	25	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.4%
Not a US citizen	31	42.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	296	13.6%
French	107	4.9%
English	85	3.9%
Arab	51	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	1.2%
Irish	19	0.9%
German	11	0.5%
Norwegian	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60476

What city is ZIP code 60476 in?

ZIP code 60476 is primarily assigned to Thornton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60476 in?

ZIP code 60476 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60476 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 60476 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60476?

The median home value in ZIP code 60476 is $130,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 60476?

ZIP code 60476 has an estimated population of 2,169 residents, with a density of 655 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60476?

The median household income in ZIP code 60476 is $65,714, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60476 in?

ZIP code 60476 observes the CST timezone.