Arlington Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60005
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,308
- 1,725/sq mi High-density area
- $99,743
- Median income Above-median income area
- $390,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington Heights pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,725
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60005 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 60005 (Arlington Heights, IL) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.0 in 2023 to 192.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, with 29,308 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,725 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,743 (25% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,943. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $390,000 (103% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 64.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,650.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60005 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 60005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60005.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
241 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
190 establishments
- Construction
Construction
132 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
119 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 60005, 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
29,308
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
1,725
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60005?
42.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
25.3%
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?
$99,743
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$56,943
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60005 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Arlington Heights, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,743 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,334 Illinois 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
13,369housing units
13,369
Total Housing Units
12,683
Occupied Units
686
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,000
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$1,650
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60005 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 145 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 151 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 167 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 182 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 192 |
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 1,419 business establishments in ZIP 60005, employing approximately 20,389 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,521,605,000.
1,419
Businesses
20,389
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 241 | 17.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 190 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 132 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 120 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 119 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 112 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 85 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 79 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 33 | 2.3% |
| Information | 23 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 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 60005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
59,690 residents
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
55,219 residents
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
50,582 residents
- 60074
Palatine (60074)
38,985 residents
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
33,820 residents
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
29,308 residents
- 60008 22,717
Rolling Meadows (60008)
22,717 residents
- 60070 16,001
Prospect Heights (60070)
16,001 residents
- 60191 14,310
Wood Dale (60191)
14,310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60005 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
$128,979 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
- 60191
Wood Dale (60191)
$91,333 median income
- 60195
Schaumburg (60195)
$90,174 median income
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
$86,571 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60005 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60008 | Rolling Meadows, IL | 22,717 | 2.0 mi |
| 60056 | Mount Prospect, IL | 55,219 | 2.6 mi |
| 60004 | Arlington Heights, IL | 50,582 | 3.3 mi |
| 60007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 33,820 | 3.9 mi |
| 60173 | Schaumburg, IL | 12,217 | 3.5 mi |
| 60070 | Prospect Heights, IL | 16,001 | 3.9 mi |
| 60191 | Wood Dale, IL | 14,310 | 6.8 mi |
| 60016 | Des Plaines, IL | 59,690 | 4.9 mi |
| 60074 | Palatine, IL | 38,985 | 5.1 mi |
| 60195 | Schaumburg, IL | 4,769 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60005, 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 (29,308 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 60005 in?
ZIP code 60005 (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 60005?
ZIP code 60005 in Arlington Heights, IL has a population of 29,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60005?
The median household income in ZIP 60005 is $99,743, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60005?
The median home value in ZIP 60005 is $390,000, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60005 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60005?
ZIP code 60005 has 1,419 business establishments employing approximately 20,389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60005 are: Health care and social assistance (241), Professional, scientific, and technical services (190), Construction (132). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60005 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 60005?
In ZIP code 60005, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% 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 60005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60005 is 26.4 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 60005?
In ZIP code 60005, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60005 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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