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Des Plaines, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60018

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

30,099
708/sq mi
$90,574
Median income
$318,100
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
708
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60018 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, with 30,099 residents across 42.5 square miles, a density of 708 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,574 (13% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,121. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $318,100 (66% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,227 monthly, and 74.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 60018 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Des Plaines, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60018.

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 60018, 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

30,099

Population

42.5

Area (sq mi)

708

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60018?

40.9

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

37.6%

Foreign-Born

White 47.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%

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?

$90,574

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$37,121

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60018 ranks nationally

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

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

$90,574 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,184

Total Housing Units

9,589

Occupied Units

595

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$318,100

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,227

Median Rent

1966

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60018 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 133
2021 +6.9% 142
2022 +9.8% 156
2023 +2.6% 160
2024 +7.5% 172

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 1,592 business establishments in ZIP 60018, employing approximately 47,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,854,260,000.

1,592

Businesses

47,694

Employees

$3.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 194 12.2%
Retail trade 193 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 156 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 154 9.7%
Construction 138 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 117 7.3%
Wholesale trade 106 6.7%
Finance and insurance 105 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 104 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 98 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 91 5.7%
Manufacturing 52 3.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 39 2.5%
Information 19 1.2%
Educational services 13 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 0.8%

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 60018 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 60018 ranks #5 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 60018 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 60018 ranks #6 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
60016 Des Plaines, IL 59,690 3.6 mi
60176 Schiller Park, IL 11,795 3.1 mi
60068 Park Ridge, IL 37,475 2.9 mi
60131 Franklin Park, IL 18,097 4.1 mi
60106 Bensenville, IL 20,309 3.4 mi
60164 Melrose Park, IL 22,048 5.5 mi
60631 Chicago, IL 28,641 4.3 mi
60656 Chicago, IL 27,613 3.9 mi
60007 Elk Grove Village, IL 33,820 5.0 mi
60056 Mount Prospect, IL 55,219 5.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60018 in? ▼
ZIP code 60018 (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 60018? ▼
ZIP code 60018 in Des Plaines, IL has a population of 30,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60018 is $90,574, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60018 is $318,100, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60018 is White at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60018? ▼
ZIP code 60018 has 1,592 business establishments employing approximately 47,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60018 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (194), Retail trade (193), Accommodation and food services (156). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60018 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60018? ▼
In ZIP code 60018, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 60018? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60018 is 26.0 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 60018? ▼
In ZIP code 60018, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60018 is 6.7% 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.