ZIP Code 60016
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Des Plaines · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 59,690
- Median income
- $86,571
- Median home value
- $320,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.0%
- Land area
- 27.5 sq mi
2,169/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60016 in Des Plaines, Illinois has a population of 59,690. The median household income is $86,571, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $320,400, 15% above the US average. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.5 square miles in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 59,690 residents, producing a population density of 2,169 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 60016 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60016 sits at $86,571 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,653. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $320,400 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,558 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 60016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,653
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60016 vs 60018 →
| 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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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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