60406 — Blue Island, IL
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 60406 has moderate owner occupancy (52%) with a median household income of $57K and a median home value of $175K — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 79/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60406
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Blue Island |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 23,327 |
| Total Households | 9,057 |
| Median Household Income | $57K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 4,701 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 52% |
| Median Home Value | $175K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 42% |
| Median Resident Age | 37 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1961 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 79% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 17% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 4% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 60406 score 79/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 79/100 is driven by: +5 owner-occupied 52% (x0.8); +7 9,057 households; +6 median income $57K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 60406 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 60406. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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