Kenilworth, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60043
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,513
- 1,580/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,560,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 91.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenilworth pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,580
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60043 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60043 covers 1.6 square miles in Kenilworth, Cook County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,513 residents on file, a density of 1,580 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60043 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (212% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $150,130. The poverty rate is 2.1%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,560,300 (713% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 97.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 91.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60043 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 60043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenilworth, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60043.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 60043, Kenilworth, 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
2,513
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
1,580
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60043?
40.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
8.3%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+212% vs state ZIP avg
$150,130
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 60043 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Kenilworth, 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
805housing units
805
Total Housing Units
762
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
3.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,560,300
Median Home Value
+713% vs state ZIP avg
1938
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2023)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60043 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.2% | 120 |
| 2020 | +3.1% | 123 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 128 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 151 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 161 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 60043, employing approximately 555 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,490,000.
67
Businesses
555
Employees
$33.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 28.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 25.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.5% |
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 60043 vs 60091 →
ZIP 60043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60645
Chicago (60645)
45,274 residents
- 60201
Evanston (60201)
43,125 residents
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
33,415 residents
- 60202
Evanston (60202)
31,361 residents
- 60091
Wilmette (60091)
27,020 residents
- 60077
Skokie (60077)
26,825 residents
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
19,570 residents
- 60022 8,153
Glencoe (60022)
8,153 residents
- 60203 4,523
Evanston (60203)
4,523 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60043 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60043
Kenilworth (60043)
$250,000 median income
- 60022
Glencoe (60022)
$250,000 median income
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
$250,000 median income
- 60029
Golf (60029)
$242,772 median income
- 60091
Wilmette (60091)
$189,909 median income
- 60203
Evanston (60203)
$170,224 median income
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
$113,818 median income
- 60202 $98,989
Evanston (60202)
$98,989 median income
- 60201 $90,545
Evanston (60201)
$90,545 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60043 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60091 | Wilmette, IL | 27,020 | 1.1 mi |
| 60203 | Evanston, IL | 4,523 | 2.8 mi |
| 60201 | Evanston, IL | 43,125 | 2.4 mi |
| 60093 | Winnetka, IL | 19,570 | 2.5 mi |
| 60076 | Skokie, IL | 33,415 | 3.8 mi |
| 60202 | Evanston, IL | 31,361 | 4.2 mi |
| 60029 | Golf, IL | 482 | 3.9 mi |
| 60077 | Skokie, IL | 26,825 | 4.3 mi |
| 60645 | Chicago, IL | 45,274 | 5.6 mi |
| 60022 | Glencoe, IL | 8,153 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60043, 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 (2,513 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 60043 in?
ZIP code 60043 (Kenilworth) 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 60043?
ZIP code 60043 in Kenilworth, IL has a population of 2,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60043?
The median household income in ZIP 60043 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60043?
The median home value in ZIP 60043 is $1,560,300, which is 461% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60043 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60043?
ZIP code 60043 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 555 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60043 are: Health care and social assistance (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60043 increased by 6.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 60043?
In ZIP code 60043, 92.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 91.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60043?
In ZIP code 60043, approximately 97.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60043 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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