PlainZIP

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
$99,743
Median income
$390,000
Median home value
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,943. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $390,000 (103% above the state average) with median rent at $1,650 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 60005 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60005?

42.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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

$56,943

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60005 ranks nationally

Arlington Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$99,743 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,369

Total Housing Units

12,683

Occupied Units

686

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$390,000

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60005 ranks #6 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 60005 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 60005 ranks #4 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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