ZIP Code 60468, Illinois
ZIP Code 60468 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 60468 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Kankakee County / Will County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,809. The land area covers 69.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,809 | ±424 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,354 | ±256 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,437 | ±251 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,354 | ±256 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $294,000 | ±$18,309 |
| Median Gross Rent | $992 | ±$152 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,625 | ±$15,274 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,027 | ±$3,772 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 194 | ±129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,188 | ±387 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 106,410 (2024)
ID: 162142
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN COUNTY BOARD
189 E COURT ST, KANKAKEE IL 60901-3841
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Joliet, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Chicago Heights, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Bourbonnais, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | New Lenox, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Manhattan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Olympia Fields, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | New Lenox, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Kankakee, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Governors State University
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College | 9.0 mi away | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL, 60484 |
7085345000
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PEOTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 515 NORTH FIRST STREET, PEOTONE, IL, 60468 |
(708) 258-3436
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Phipps Academy of Barbering
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 3732 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, IL, 60471-1404 |
7082831204
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MANTENO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 10 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, MANTENO, IL, 60950 |
(815) 468-3323
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CAAN Academy of Nursing
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College | 12.2 mi away | 4747 Lincoln Mall Dr. - Suite 420, Matteson, IL, 60443-3821 |
7089831645
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UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE, UNIVERSITY PARK, IL, 60484 |
(708) 534-2580
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Olivet Nazarene University
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College | 13.1 mi away | One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL, 60914-2271 |
8159395011
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BEECHER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 660 PENFIELD STREET, BEECHER, IL, 60401 |
(708) 946-9090
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Capri Beauty College
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College Vocational | 13.3 mi away | 1938 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451 |
81548530201
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MANHATTAN-ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 240 WHITSON STREET, MANHATTAN, IL, 60442 |
(815) 478-3987
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PARK FOREST, IL US, located 12.7 miles from ZCTA5 60468. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1° | 15.2° | 23.2° | 2.49" | 10.2" |
| February | 35.2° | 18.4° | 26.8° | 2.15" | 7.5" |
| March | 46.4° | 28.1° | 37.2° | 2.65" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.3° | 38.3° | 48.8° | 4.02" | 0.5" |
| May | 70.6° | 49.3° | 60.0° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 58.9° | 69.5° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.8° | 73.9° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.0° | 72.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 54.6° | 65.2° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 42.4° | 52.8° | 3.65" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.2° | 31.4° | 39.8° | 3.00" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.3° | 21.5° | 28.9° | 2.47" | 4.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peotone village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Andres CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Monee village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Manteno village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Wilton Center CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| University Park village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 60468. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.