Highland Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60035
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,763
- 904/sq mi High-density area
- $168,094
- Median income Above-median income area
- $607,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Highland Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 904
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60035 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 60035 (Highland Park, IL) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.7 in 2023 to 182.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, with 29,763 residents across 32.9 square miles, a density of 904 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60035 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,094 (110% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $98,275. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $607,300 (216% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,925.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60035 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 60035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Highland Park, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$98,275
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60035 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Highland Park, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$168,094 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,334 Illinois 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
12,488housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60062
Northbrook (60062)
39,936 residents
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
39,105 residents
- 60035
Highland Park (60035)
29,763 residents
- 60015
Deerfield (60015)
26,800 residents
- 60045
Lake Forest (60045)
20,925 residents
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
19,570 residents
- 60026 13,335
Glenview (60026)
13,335 residents
- 60069 8,384
Lincolnshire (60069)
8,384 residents
- 60022 8,153
Glencoe (60022)
8,153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60035 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60022
Glencoe (60022)
$250,000 median income
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
$250,000 median income
- 60029
Golf (60029)
$242,772 median income
- 60045
Lake Forest (60045)
$233,125 median income
- 60015
Deerfield (60015)
$183,125 median income
- 60035
Highland Park (60035)
$168,094 median income
- 60069
Lincolnshire (60069)
$162,826 median income
- 60062
Northbrook (60062)
$143,323 median income
- 60026
Glenview (60026)
$137,778 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60035 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60035, 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 (29,763 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 60035 in?
ZIP code 60035 (Highland Park) is located in Lake County, Illinois. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60035?
ZIP code 60035 in Highland Park, IL has a population of 29,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60035?
The median household income in ZIP 60035 is $168,094, which is 120% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60035?
The median home value in ZIP 60035 is $607,300, which is 118% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60035 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60035?
ZIP code 60035 has 1,295 business establishments employing approximately 11,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60035 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (211), Health care and social assistance (195), Retail trade (133). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60035?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60035 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 60035?
In ZIP code 60035, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.9% 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 60035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60035 is 27.5 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 60035?
In ZIP code 60035, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60035 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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