60812

60812 is a United States ZIP code in the state of Illinois. It is located in Cook County within the Chicago metropolitan area and is part of the network of ZIP codes used to route mail and organize regional statistics. As with other ZIP codes, 60812 designates a defined geographic area that may span portions of more than one municipality and can be adjusted by the U.S. Postal Service over time to reflect changes in delivery routes.

Geography and usage: The ZIP code serves a suburban portion of the Chicago area, comprising a mix of residential neighborhoods and nearby commercial zones. ZIP codes in this region are used for mail delivery, as well as for regional planning, marketing, and demographic analysis. Boundary changes, when they occur, are determined by the Postal Service and may not align perfectly with city or county borders.

Demographics and services: Detailed demographic data are typically collected and reported at the city or county level by the U.S. Census Bureau. ZIP-code-level statistics can be obtained from private data aggregators or through the Census Bureau’s specialized products, but may change with new releases and revisions.

Education and infrastructure: Local schooling is provided by multiple school districts depending on precise location within the ZIP code. The area is connected to the broader Chicago region by regional transportation networks, including local roads and major highways common to southern Cook County.

See also: List of United States ZIP codes, Cook County, Illinois, Illinois geography.

References: United States Postal Service ZIP Code lookup, U.S. Census Bureau data portals.