ZIP Code 60035
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Highland Park · Lake County · Illinois
- Population
- 29,763
- Median income
- $168,094
- Median home value
- $607,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 76.9%
- Land area
- 32.9 sq mi
904/sq mi
▲ 120% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 118% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
Chicago
ZIP code 60035 in Highland Park, Illinois has a population of 29,763. The median household income is $168,094, which is 120% above the national average. Median home value is $607,300, 118% above the US average. 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.9 square miles in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. The area is home to 29,763 residents, producing a population density of 904 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 60035 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60035 sits at $168,094 (110% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $98,275. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $607,300 (216% above the state average) with median rent at $1,925 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 60035 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 60035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60035.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
211 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
195 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
100 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 60035, Highland Park, 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
29,763
Population
32.9
Area (sq mi)
904
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60035?
45.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
10.5%
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?
$168,094
Median Household Income
+110% vs state
$98,275
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 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?
12,488
Total Housing Units
11,787
Occupied Units
701
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$607,300
Median Home Value
+216% vs state
$1,925
Median Rent
1963
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60035 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 129 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 140 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 157 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 168 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 182 |
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 1,295 business establishments in ZIP 60035, employing approximately 11,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $749,949,000.
1,295
Businesses
11,671
Employees
$749.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 211 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 195 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 133 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 132 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 100 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 93 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 33 | 2.5% |
| Information | 26 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
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 60035 vs 60040 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60040 | Highwood, IL | 5,431 | 1.6 mi |
| 60015 | Deerfield, IL | 26,800 | 3.4 mi |
| 60022 | Glencoe, IL | 8,153 | 4.0 mi |
| 60062 | Northbrook, IL | 39,936 | 4.3 mi |
| 60045 | Lake Forest, IL | 20,925 | 4.8 mi |
| 60025 | Glenview, IL | 39,105 | 7.5 mi |
| 60026 | Glenview, IL | 13,335 | 6.5 mi |
| 60069 | Lincolnshire, IL | 8,384 | 6.0 mi |
| 60093 | Winnetka, IL | 19,570 | 6.1 mi |
| 60029 | Golf, IL | 482 | 8.8 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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