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 High-density area
- $86,571
- Median income Above-median income area
- $320,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60016 (Des Plaines, IL) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.1 in 2023 to 181.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,653. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $320,400 (67% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 67.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,558.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60016 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 60016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Des Plaines, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60016.
- Construction
Construction
235 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
212 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
191 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
157 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
146 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60016?
40.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
40.4%
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?
$86,571
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
25,391housing units
25,391
Total Housing Units
23,854
Occupied Units
1,537
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,400
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
59,690 residents
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
55,219 residents
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
39,105 residents
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
37,633 residents
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
37,475 residents
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
30,099 residents
- 60714
Niles (60714)
29,931 residents
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
29,308 residents
- 60053 23,260
Morton Grove (60053)
23,260 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
$143,222 median income
- 60026
Glenview (60026)
$137,778 median income
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
$126,904 median income
- 60053
Morton Grove (60053)
$111,116 median income
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
$101,922 median income
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
$99,743 median income
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
$90,574 median income
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
$86,571 median income
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
$85,355 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60016, 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 (59,690 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 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.
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