60451 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60451, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60451 is a zip code in Will County, Illinois, which covers Frankfort, Manhattan, and New Lenox, with a total population of 36,681 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 60451 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60451.

The estimated population of people living in 60451 is 36,681, with a median age of 37.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60451 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
36,681
+1.79%
+3.97%
2020
36,036
+1.16%
-
2019
35,622
+1.94%
-
2018
34,945
 -0.96% -
2017
35,282
 - -

Population of 60451 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60451 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.4%
91.3%
 +0.11%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.5%
6%
 -25.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.3%
 +100.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60451 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 60451 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60451 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60451 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.1 +1.37% 36.1 +0.56% 38.7 +1.31%
2020 36.6 -4.69% 35.9 -4.52% 38.2 -3.29%
2019 38.4 -0.78% 37.6 -1.83% 39.5 +1.28%
2018 38.7 +0.26% 38.3 +1.86% 39 -1.52%
2017 38.6 - 37.6 - 39.6 -

The median age of the 60451 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 60451 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,286 +29.56% 2,160 +3.53% 2,923 2,231
10 to 19 2,857 +5.09% 2,574 +7.14% 2,989 2,759
20 to 29 2,227 +1.29% 1,950 -9.29% 2,245 1,774
30 to 39 1,987 +17.32% 2,300 +4.02% 2,348 2,384
40 to 49 2,578 +2.44% 2,529 -4.12% 2,632 2,423
50 to 59 2,840 -3.86% 3,151 -3.35% 2,717 3,014
60 to 69 1,670 +11.6% 1,581 +2.15% 1,861 1,599
70+ 1,085 +10.33% 1,507 +5.19% 1,199 1,583

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60451 zip code is $117,667.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 60451.

  • Under 25
    $100,410.00
  • 25 to 44
    $123,828.00
  • 45 to 64
    $129,779.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,006.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60451 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 60451, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 60451 is currently $130,512.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

15.01% of households in 60451 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 60451 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60451 is $44,469.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60451 by the total population of 60451.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60451 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60451 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60451 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60451 zip over the age of 16 is 27,880.

Of those people, a total of 72.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 60451 is 70.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 60451 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,101 47.80% 4.50%
20 to 24 years 2,220 82.50% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 1,799 95.50% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 1,958 86.10% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 5,547 86.60% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 4,753 88.30% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 3,260 88.70% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,966 62.20% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 2,826 26.20% 2.60%
75 years and over 1,450 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60451. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,461 72.00% 3.30%
Black or African American 101 77.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 271 69.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 100.00% 0.00%
Other 247 95.50% 7.60%
Two or more races 768 77.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,151 72.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,810 72.00% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60451 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 60451 is 19,509, with median earnings of $60,218.00.

Women in 60451 are earning approximately 56.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,509 $60,218.00
Male 10,503 $78,544.00
Female 9,006 $43,997.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60451 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,193 $90,054.00
Business and Financial 1,054 $69,600.00
Computer and Mathematical 437 $88,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 350 $99,906.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 153 $79,375.00
Community and Social Service 409 $49,896.00
Legal 121 $69,531.00
Educational and Library 2,184 $63,217.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 250 $43,810.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,319 $62,877.00
Healthcare Support 277 $9,896.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 379 $71,250.00
Law Enforcement 352 $96,486.00
Food Preparation and Serving 635 $17,679.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 551 $85,250.00
Personal Care and Service 498 $20,425.00
Sales 2,087 $52,532.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,149 $40,496.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,218 $70,341.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 681 $77,250.00
Production 891 $47,396.00
Transportation and Material Moving 556 $54,904.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60451 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 60451.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,256 $110,294.00 937 $67,135.00
Business and Financial 490 $78,889.00 564 $67,384.00
Computer and Mathematical 343 $108,047.00 94 $66,923.00
Architecture and Engineering 339 $100,729.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 106 $106,500.00 47 $55,568.00
Community and Social Service 136 $24,954.00 273 $58,018.00
Legal 18 $0.00 103 $52,109.00
Educational and Library 712 $80,441.00 1,472 $53,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 198 $44,048.00 52 $12,321.00
Healthcare Practitioners 308 $76,146.00 1,011 $59,840.00
Healthcare Support 71 $0.00 206 $14,512.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 280 $96,250.00 99 $40,234.00
Law Enforcement 302 $96,926.00 50 $93,879.00
Food Preparation and Serving 181 $6,372.00 454 $20,268.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 449 $87,997.00 102 $23,393.00
Personal Care and Service 83 $6,131.00 415 $20,696.00
Sales 1,241 $73,878.00 846 $29,932.00
Office and Administrative Support 476 $51,944.00 1,673 $38,564.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 66 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,182 $72,386.00 36 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 663 $77,733.00 18 $0.00
Production 728 $48,125.00 163 $40,694.00
Transportation and Material Moving 491 $65,523.00 65 $19,740.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,328 households in 60451, with an average household size of 2.97 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,120 families living in the 60451 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 60451:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,676 465 979 2,208
Average Household Size 3.44 2.79 2.92 1.17
Total Families 8,676 465 979 0
Average Household Size 3.43 2.68 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 10,120 families living in 60451, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60451:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,869 housing units in 60451.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,328 95.80%
Vacant 541 4.20%

5.98% of the total 12,869 housing units in 60451 are rental units. This is approximately 770 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,493 are occupied by the owner - or 89.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60451 is $1,205.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60451 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    65
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    168
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    352
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    239
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60451 is $305,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60451 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    162
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    506
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    696
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,117
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,522
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    360
  • $1,000,000 or more
    110

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60451. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60451 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    312
  • 1940 to 1949
    195
  • 1950 to 1959
    667
  • 1960 to 1969
    662
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,999
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,664
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,366
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,864
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,073
  • 2014 or later
    67

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 60451 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    71
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,457
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,028
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,772

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60451 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60451 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60451.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    163
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    999
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,998
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,776
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,940
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    997
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,696
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    783
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,078
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,228
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,235
  • 90 or more minutes
    693

Summary

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