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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
$128,979
Median income
$424,200
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $63,438. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $424,200 (121% above the state average) with median rent at $1,753 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 60004?

41.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

20.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,129

Total Housing Units

20,236

Occupied Units

893

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$424,200

Median Home Value

+121% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60004 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.