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Thornton, IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60476.

Population

1,940

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

817

ZIP codes

1

Thornton and its ZIP codes

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Thornton at a glance

  • Thornton is about 3.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $59,647, 28% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,100 (41% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,107 a month.

Local data for Thornton, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Thornton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,647

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$155,100

Median rent

$1,107/mo

Homeownership

79.6%

Bachelor's or higher

20.4%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

25.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (391), German Americans (301), Irish Americans (229).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Thornton.

Details

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

$36B

FY 2026, $6,818 per person

Cook County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.8%
  • Carpooled13.7%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Thornton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Thornton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.0%

U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Thornton

1 in or overlapping Thornton. Population shown

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Cities near Thornton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East Hazel CrestVillage1.6 mi0.8
South HollandVillage2 mi7.2
HomewoodVillage2.5 mi5.2
GlenwoodVillage2.5 mi3.3
HarveyCity2.7 mi6.2
PhoenixVillage2.8 mi0.5
Hazel CrestVillage3.8 mi3.4
DoltonVillage3.8 mi4.6
FlossmoorVillage4 mi3.7
Chicago HeightsCity4.1 mi10.4
LansingVillage4.5 mi7.5
MarkhamCity4.5 mi5.4
DixmoorVillage4.8 mi1.2
Ford HeightsVillage4.8 mi2
LynwoodVillage4.9 mi5.1
Calumet CityCity5.1 mi7.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Thornton, IL in?
Thornton is in Cook County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Thornton, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Thornton include 60476.
What is the population of Thornton, IL?
About 1,940 people live in Thornton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Thornton?
Nearby places include East Hazel Crest (1.6 mi), South Holland (2 mi), Homewood (2.5 mi), Glenwood (2.5 mi), Harvey (2.7 mi).

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