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Harvey, IL
City in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60426.
Population
20,230
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,260
ZIP codes
1
Harvey and its ZIP codes
Harvey at a glance
- Harvey is about 14 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 122nd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $42,429, 49% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,100 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $960 a month.
Local data for Harvey, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools11
- Libraries1
- Banks1
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants54
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities3
Housing and community stats
Harvey, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,429
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$88,100
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,236), Indian Americans (449), Honduran Americans (282).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Harvey.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.97B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$83.64M
2,994 loans, 6,210 jobs reported
How people get to work
Harvey, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit9.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harvey, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harvey, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Harvey
1 in or overlapping Harvey. Population shown
Cities near Harvey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PhoenixVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| East Hazel CrestVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.8 |
| DixmoorVillage | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| South HollandVillage | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| MarkhamCity | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| PosenVillage | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| ThorntonVillage | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| DoltonVillage | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| RiverdaleVillage | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| HomewoodVillage | 3.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Hazel CrestVillage | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Blue IslandCity | 3.6 mi | 4.1 |
| MidlothianVillage | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| RobbinsVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Calumet ParkVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| FlossmoorVillage | 4.8 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harvey, IL in?
- Harvey is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Harvey, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Harvey include 60426.
- What is the population of Harvey, IL?
- About 20,230 people live in Harvey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harvey?
- Nearby places include Phoenix (1.2 mi), East Hazel Crest (1.9 mi), Dixmoor (2.1 mi), South Holland (2.4 mi), Markham (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023