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Mokena, IL

Village in Will County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60448.

Population

20,021

Land area

8.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,293

ZIP codes

1

Mokena and its ZIP codes

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Mokena at a glance

  • Mokena is about 10 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 123rd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
  • The median household income is $123,889, 49% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,400 (52% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,254 a month.

Local data for Mokena, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mokena, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$123,889

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$401,400

Median rent

$1,254/mo

Homeownership

90.6%

Bachelor's or higher

42.5%

Median age

46.2

Average commute

30.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,125), Irish Americans (4,585), Polish Americans (3,896).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Mokena.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,418

267,868 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,456

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.9B

FY 2026, $5,636 per person

PPP loans

$123M

1,285 loans, 14,529 jobs reported

Will County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Mokena, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.5%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit2.9%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home16.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mokena, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

1,341

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,026

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 15°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mokena, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.3%

U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

ZIP codes in Mokena

1 in or overlapping Mokena. Population shown

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Cities near Mokena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Arbury HillsCensus-designated place2 mi0.2
MarleyCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.1
New LenoxVillage2.7 mi16.1
FrankfortVillage3.1 mi15.6
Frankfort SquareCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.5
Tinley ParkVillage4.9 mi16.2
Orland HillsVillage5.1 mi1.1
Orland ParkVillage5.5 mi22
Homer GlenVillage5.8 mi22.2
MattesonVillage6.6 mi9.3
Ingalls ParkCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.1
RidgewoodCensus-designated place8 mi0.4
Richton ParkVillage8 mi4.4
Country Club HillsCity8.4 mi5
LockportCity8.7 mi11.7
Oak ForestCity8.8 mi6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mokena, IL in?
Mokena is in Will County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Mokena, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mokena include 60448.
What is the population of Mokena, IL?
About 20,021 people live in Mokena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mokena?
Nearby places include Arbury Hills (2 mi), Marley (2.6 mi), New Lenox (2.7 mi), Frankfort (3.1 mi), Frankfort Square (4.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023