ZIP Code 60008
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Rolling Meadows · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 22,717
- Median income
- $94,336
- Median home value
- $317,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.5%
- Land area
- 13.4 sq mi
1,697/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
Chicago
ZIP code 60008 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois has a population of 22,717. The median household income is $94,336, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $317,900, 14% above the US average. 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.4 square miles in Rolling Meadows, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,717 residents, producing a population density of 1,697 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60008 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60008 sits at $94,336 (18% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,303. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $317,900 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,599 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60008.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
200 establishments
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
82 establishments
- Wholesale trade 75
Wholesale trade
75 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60008, Rolling Meadows, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,717
Population
13.4
Area (sq mi)
1,697
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60008?
39.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
29.3%
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?
$94,336
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$43,303
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,435
Total Housing Units
8,890
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,900
Median Home Value
+66% vs state
$1,599
Median Rent
1972
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60008 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 131 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 140 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 155 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 170 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 189 |
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 1,004 business establishments in ZIP 60008, employing approximately 21,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,918,376,000.
1,004
Businesses
21,481
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 200 | 19.9% |
| Construction | 102 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 82 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 75 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 4.6% |
| Information | 38 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60008 vs 60005 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60005 | Arlington Heights, IL | 29,308 | 2.0 mi |
| 60173 | Schaumburg, IL | 12,217 | 2.2 mi |
| 60074 | Palatine, IL | 38,985 | 3.9 mi |
| 60067 | Palatine, IL | 38,585 | 3.1 mi |
| 60195 | Schaumburg, IL | 4,769 | 3.6 mi |
| 60004 | Arlington Heights, IL | 50,582 | 3.4 mi |
| 60056 | Mount Prospect, IL | 55,219 | 4.6 mi |
| 60007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 33,820 | 4.9 mi |
| 60143 | Itasca, IL | 10,360 | 7.0 mi |
| 60169 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 33,847 | 5.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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