Morton Grove, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60053
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,260
- 1,787/sq mi High-density area
- $111,116
- Median income Above-median income area
- $389,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morton Grove pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,787
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60053 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 60053 (Morton Grove, IL) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.9 in 2023 to 177.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60053 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois, with 23,260 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 1,787 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60053 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,116 (39% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,636. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $389,100 (103% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,164.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60053 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 60053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morton Grove, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60053.
- Construction
Construction
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 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 60053, Morton Grove, 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
23,260
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
1,787
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60053?
44.6
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
37.9%
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?
$111,116
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$50,636
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60053 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Morton Grove, 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)
$111,116 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
9,624housing units
9,624
Total Housing Units
9,215
Occupied Units
409
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$389,100
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$2,164
Median Rent
1961
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60053 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 134 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 143 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 158 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 168 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 178 |
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 736 business establishments in ZIP 60053, employing approximately 10,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $613,445,000.
736
Businesses
10,528
Employees
$613.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 108 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.2% |
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 60053 vs 60029 →
ZIP 60053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
39,105 residents
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
37,475 residents
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
33,415 residents
- 60714
Niles (60714)
29,931 residents
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
28,641 residents
- 60646
Chicago (60646)
27,177 residents
- 60077
Skokie (60077)
26,825 residents
- 60053
Morton Grove (60053)
23,260 residents
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
19,570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60053 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
$250,000 median income
- 60029
Golf (60029)
$242,772 median income
- 60203
Evanston (60203)
$170,224 median income
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
$143,222 median income
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
$126,904 median income
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
$115,000 median income
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
$113,818 median income
- 60646
Chicago (60646)
$112,525 median income
- 60053
Morton Grove (60053)
$111,116 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60053 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60029 | Golf, IL | 482 | 1.3 mi |
| 60714 | Niles, IL | 29,931 | 1.5 mi |
| 60077 | Skokie, IL | 26,825 | 1.7 mi |
| 60025 | Glenview, IL | 39,105 | 2.8 mi |
| 60076 | Skokie, IL | 33,415 | 3.1 mi |
| 60631 | Chicago, IL | 28,641 | 3.5 mi |
| 60203 | Evanston, IL | 4,523 | 3.7 mi |
| 60646 | Chicago, IL | 27,177 | 3.7 mi |
| 60068 | Park Ridge, IL | 37,475 | 3.5 mi |
| 60093 | Winnetka, IL | 19,570 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60053, 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 (23,260 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 60053 in?
ZIP code 60053 (Morton Grove) 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 60053?
ZIP code 60053 in Morton Grove, IL has a population of 23,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60053?
The median household income in ZIP 60053 is $111,116, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60053?
The median home value in ZIP 60053 is $389,100, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60053 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60053?
ZIP code 60053 has 736 business establishments employing approximately 10,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60053 are: Construction (108), Retail trade (88), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60053 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 60053?
In ZIP code 60053, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 60053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60053 is 28.4 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 60053?
In ZIP code 60053, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60053 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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