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 High-density area
- $90,574
- Median income Above-median income area
- $318,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60018 (Des Plaines, IL) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.8 in 2023 to 171.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,121. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,100 (66% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,227.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60018 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 60018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Des Plaines, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60018.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
194 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
193 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
156 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
154 establishments
- Construction
Construction
138 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60018?
40.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
37.6%
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?
$90,574
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
10,184housing units
10,184
Total Housing Units
9,589
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,100
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60018 vs 60016 →
ZIP 60018 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
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
37,475 residents
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
33,820 residents
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
30,099 residents
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
28,641 residents
- 60656
Chicago (60656)
27,613 residents
- 60164 22,048
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60106 20,309
Bensenville (60106)
20,309 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60018 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60018 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
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
$115,000 median income
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
$101,922 median income
- 60656
Chicago (60656)
$95,766 median income
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
$93,494 median income
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
$90,574 median income
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
$86,571 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60106
Bensenville (60106)
$79,456 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60018, 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 (30,099 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 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.
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