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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full economic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

This data is based on ZIP code 60411, which covers Chicago Heights and Ford Heights and Lynwood and Sauk Village and South Chicago Heights.

The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers below reflect the combined ZIP code 60411 area shared across these towns.

Businessesi

828 ▼ 2.7%

Jobsi

15,397 ▲ 1.2%

Avg. Wagei

$57,376 ▼ 0.8%

-28% vs avg. Cook Co. town

Total Payrolli

$883.4M ▲ 0.3%

Jobs Per Residenti

0.57 ▲ 0%

Small Businessi

82.4% ▼ 1.1%

9 with 250+ employees

Diversity Indexi

0.92

Year

Chicago Heights vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town

Chicago HeightsAvg.Diff
Total jobsi15,39724,207-36%
Businessesi8281,341-38%
Average wagei$57,376$79,582-28%

Top Sectors: Chicago Heights vs. Avg. Cook Co. Towni

Number of businesses by sector. Hover for details.

Jobs & Businesses Over Timei

Hover to see exact numbers. Gold line is total jobs; teal line is total businesses.

U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns