Arlington Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60004
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,582
- 1,762/sq mi High-density area
- $128,979
- Median income Above-median income area
- $424,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington Heights pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,762
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60004 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60004 (Arlington Heights, IL) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.5 in 2023 to 198.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60004 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, with 50,582 residents across 28.7 square miles, a density of 1,762 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60004 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,979 (61% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,438. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $424,200 (121% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,753.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60004 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60004.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
281 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Construction
Construction
176 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
154 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
143 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60004, Arlington Heights, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
50,582
Population
28.7
Area (sq mi)
1,762
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60004?
41.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
20.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$128,979
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$63,438
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60004 ranks nationally
Arlington Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$128,979 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,129housing units
21,129
Total Housing Units
20,236
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,200
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$1,753
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60004 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 143 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 151 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 168 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 181 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,617 business establishments in ZIP 60004, employing approximately 20,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,209,100,000.
1,617
Businesses
20,130
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 281 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 176 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 154 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 143 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 141 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 87 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 84 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 80 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.6% |
| Information | 24 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
55,219 residents
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
50,582 residents
- 60089
Buffalo Grove (60089)
41,533 residents
- 60074
Palatine (60074)
38,985 residents
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
38,585 residents
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
37,633 residents
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
33,820 residents
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
29,308 residents
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
22,717 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60004 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60089
Buffalo Grove (60089)
$129,401 median income
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
$128,979 median income
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
$125,446 median income
- 60173
Schaumburg (60173)
$104,390 median income
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
$101,922 median income
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
$99,743 median income
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
$94,336 median income
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
$93,494 median income
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
$85,355 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60004 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60005 | Arlington Heights, IL | 29,308 | 3.3 mi |
| 60070 | Prospect Heights, IL | 16,001 | 2.6 mi |
| 60074 | Palatine, IL | 38,985 | 2.8 mi |
| 60089 | Buffalo Grove, IL | 41,533 | 3.9 mi |
| 60090 | Wheeling, IL | 37,633 | 3.2 mi |
| 60008 | Rolling Meadows, IL | 22,717 | 3.4 mi |
| 60056 | Mount Prospect, IL | 55,219 | 3.9 mi |
| 60067 | Palatine, IL | 38,585 | 4.4 mi |
| 60007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 33,820 | 7.2 mi |
| 60173 | Schaumburg, IL | 12,217 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60004, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (50,582 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60004 in?
ZIP code 60004 (Arlington Heights) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60004?
ZIP code 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL has a population of 50,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60004?
The median household income in ZIP 60004 is $128,979, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60004?
The median home value in ZIP 60004 is $424,200, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60004 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60004?
ZIP code 60004 has 1,617 business establishments employing approximately 20,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60004 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (281), Health care and social assistance (185), Construction (176). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60004 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60004?
In ZIP code 60004, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60004 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60004?
In ZIP code 60004, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60004 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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