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Des Plaines, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60016

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

59,690
2,169/sq mi
$86,571
Median income
$320,400
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Des Plaines pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
2,169
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, with 59,690 residents across 27.5 square miles, a density of 2,169 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60016 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,571 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,653. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Housing costs here run $320,400 for a typical home value (67% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,558 a month; 67.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60016 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 60016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Des Plaines, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60016.

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 60016, Des Plaines, 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

59,690

Population

27.5

Area (sq mi)

2,169

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60016?

40.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

40.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 21.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$86,571

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$43,653

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60016 ranks nationally

Des Plaines, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,571 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25,391

Total Housing Units

23,854

Occupied Units

1,537

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$320,400

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,558

Median Rent

1970

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60016 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 133
2021 +6.5% 141
2022 +10.2% 156
2023 +6.5% 166
2024 +9.0% 181

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 1,418 business establishments in ZIP 60016, employing approximately 17,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,093,502,000.

1,418

Businesses

17,329

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 235 16.6%
Transportation and warehousing 212 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 191 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 157 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 146 10.3%
Retail trade 97 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 91 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 5.4%
Wholesale trade 53 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 3.3%
Finance and insurance 41 2.9%
Manufacturing 25 1.8%
Educational services 17 1.2%
Information 11 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

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 60016 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 60016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 60016 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 60016 ranks #8 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
60018 Des Plaines, IL 30,099 3.6 mi
60056 Mount Prospect, IL 55,219 2.5 mi
60068 Park Ridge, IL 37,475 3.6 mi
60070 Prospect Heights, IL 16,001 4.2 mi
60026 Glenview, IL 13,335 4.0 mi
60025 Glenview, IL 39,105 4.1 mi
60714 Niles, IL 29,931 4.4 mi
60005 Arlington Heights, IL 29,308 4.9 mi
60053 Morton Grove, IL 23,260 5.3 mi
60090 Wheeling, IL 37,633 5.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60016 in? ▼
ZIP code 60016 (Des Plaines) 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 60016? ▼
ZIP code 60016 in Des Plaines, IL has a population of 59,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60016 is $86,571, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60016 is $320,400, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60016 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60016? ▼
ZIP code 60016 has 1,418 business establishments employing approximately 17,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60016 are: Construction (235), Transportation and warehousing (212), Health care and social assistance (191). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60016 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 60016? ▼
In ZIP code 60016, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 60016? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60016 is 30.2 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 60016? ▼
In ZIP code 60016, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60016 is 8.8% 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.