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Rolling Meadows, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60008

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,717
1,697/sq mi
$94,336
Median income
$317,900
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rolling Meadows pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
1,697
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rolling Meadows, Cook County, Illinois, with 22,717 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 1,697 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $317,900 (66% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,599 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 60008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rolling Meadows, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60008.

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 60008, Rolling Meadows, 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

22,717

Population

13.4

Area (sq mi)

1,697

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60008?

39.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

29.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 12.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 60008 ranks nationally

Rolling Meadows, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,336 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$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

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ZIP 60008 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 60008 ranks #8 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 60008 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 60008 ranks #7 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 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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60008 in? ▼
ZIP code 60008 (Rolling Meadows) 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 60008? ▼
ZIP code 60008 in Rolling Meadows, IL has a population of 22,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60008 is $94,336, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60008 is $317,900, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60008 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60008? ▼
ZIP code 60008 has 1,004 business establishments employing approximately 21,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60008 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (200), Construction (102), Health care and social assistance (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60008 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 60008? ▼
In ZIP code 60008, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 60008? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60008 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60008? ▼
In ZIP code 60008, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60008 is 9.0% 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.