60487 ZIP Code — Tinley Park, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60487 is located in Tinley Park, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 7.48 square miles and serves a population of 26,198 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60487

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $129,129. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60487 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,198

population

7.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tinley Park	Acceptable
Tinley Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60477 Tinley Park (2.9 mi) 60462 Orland Park (3.5 mi) 60448 Mokena (3.8 mi) 60467 Orland Park (4 mi) 60452 Oak Forest (4.8 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (5.5 mi) 60423 Frankfort (6.2 mi) 60443 Matteson (6.4 mi) 60463 Palos Heights (6.6 mi) 60445 Midlothian (6.9 mi) 60464 Palos Park (7.4 mi) 60428 Markham (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,198
Population density	3,502 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	7.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.5652
Longitude	-87.8308
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	17.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.9%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

26,198

Population

3,502

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$129,129

Median household income

$48,537

Per capita income

$321,300

Median home value

$1,394

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

8,835

Housing units

45.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

610

Under 5

567

749

5–9

695

1,048

10–14

974

836

15–19

776

917

20–24

851

1,742

25–34

1,618

1,547

35–44

1,436

1,839

45–54

1,707

1,224

55–59

1,137

1,063

60–64

987

1,270

65–74

1,180

513

75–84

477

226

85+

209

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,800	22.1%
18 and over	20,398	77.9%
65 and over	3,875	14.8%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Black or African American 5.1%

Two or more races 4.9%

Asian 3.2%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	22,003	79.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,547	5.6%
Black or African American	1,426	5.1%
Two or more races	1,350	4.9%
Asian	886	3.2%
Other race	533	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.9%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k+ 20.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	23.1%
$200k+	20.0%
Median income	$129,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

$300k–$500k 50.1%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,300
Median rent / month	$1,394
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	34.2%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	95.8%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,117	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	406	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	842	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,661	18.4%
Households with children under 18	3,035	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,696	29.9%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	23.2%
Married	56.4%	59.4%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	1.6%	6.9%
Divorced	4.9%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.4%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	45.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	300	4.6%
Kindergarten	303	4.7%
Elementary school	2,705	41.8%
High school	1,543	23.8%
College / grad school	1,619	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Retail trade 12.0%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Professional & management 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 5.5%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.9%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	26.3%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	905	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,021	95.5%
Spanish	1,151	4.6%
Other Indo-European	151	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	339	1.4%
Other languages	106	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,462	89.6%
Born in same state	23,212	88.6%
Born in different state	21,568	82.3%
Foreign born	250	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,736	10.4%
Not a US citizen	2,264	82.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,161	23.5%
Arab	865	3.3%
French	830	3.2%
Norwegian	468	1.8%
English	402	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	158	0.6%
Dutch	96	0.4%
Irish	48	0.2%
German	30	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60487

What city is ZIP code 60487 in?

ZIP code 60487 is primarily assigned to Tinley Park, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60487 in?

ZIP code 60487 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60487 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 60487 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60487?

The median household income in ZIP code 60487 is $129,129, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60487?

The median home value in ZIP code 60487 is $321,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 60487?

ZIP code 60487 has an estimated population of 26,198 residents, with a density of 3,504 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60487 in?

ZIP code 60487 observes the CST timezone.