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Mount Prospect, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60056

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

55,219
1,984/sq mi
$101,922
Median income
$397,200
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Prospect pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,984
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60056 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, with 55,219 residents across 27.8 square miles, a density of 1,984 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60056 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,922 (27% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,496. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $397,200 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $1,505 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60056, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 60056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Prospect, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60056.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 60056, Mount Prospect, 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

55,219

Population

27.8

Area (sq mi)

1,984

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60056?

41.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

29.5%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 15.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$101,922

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$48,496

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60056 ranks nationally

Mount Prospect, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,922 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22,676

Total Housing Units

21,727

Occupied Units

949

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$397,200

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$1,505

Median Rent

1969

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60056 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 140
2021 +5.5% 147
2022 +10.0% 162
2023 +9.9% 178
2024 +5.6% 188

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 1,562 business establishments in ZIP 60056, employing approximately 17,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,122,769,000.

1,562

Businesses

17,452

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 257 16.4%
Transportation and warehousing 187 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 185 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 163 10.4%
Retail trade 132 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 130 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 116 7.4%
Wholesale trade 83 5.3%
Finance and insurance 76 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 3.8%
Manufacturing 45 2.9%
Information 23 1.5%
Educational services 21 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60056 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60056 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60070 Prospect Heights, IL 16,001 2.6 mi
60005 Arlington Heights, IL 29,308 2.6 mi
60016 Des Plaines, IL 59,690 2.5 mi
60090 Wheeling, IL 37,633 4.4 mi
60004 Arlington Heights, IL 50,582 3.9 mi
60008 Rolling Meadows, IL 22,717 4.6 mi
60018 Des Plaines, IL 30,099 5.1 mi
60106 Bensenville, IL 20,309 7.3 mi
60007 Elk Grove Village, IL 33,820 5.1 mi
60026 Glenview, IL 13,335 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60056 in? ▼
ZIP code 60056 (Mount Prospect) 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 60056? ▼
ZIP code 60056 in Mount Prospect, IL has a population of 55,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60056 is $101,922, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60056 is $397,200, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60056 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60056? ▼
ZIP code 60056 has 1,562 business establishments employing approximately 17,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60056 are: Construction (257), Transportation and warehousing (187), Professional, scientific, and technical services (185). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60056 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 60056? ▼
In ZIP code 60056, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 60056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60056 is 26.1 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 60056? ▼
In ZIP code 60056, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60056 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.