ZIP Code 60062
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Northbrook · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 39,936
- Median income
- $143,323
- Median home value
- $632,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.7%
- Land area
- 48.0 sq mi
833/sq mi
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 127% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60062 in Northbrook, Illinois has a population of 39,936. The median household income is $143,323, which is 88% above the national average. Median home value is $632,500, 127% above the US average. 70.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60062 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.0 square miles in Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 39,936 residents, producing a population density of 833 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 60062 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60062 sits at $143,323 (79% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $83,574. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $632,500 (230% above the state average) with median rent at $2,013 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60062 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60062 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 60062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60062.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
569 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
374 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
246 establishments
- Construction 216
Construction
216 establishments
- Retail trade 215
Retail trade
215 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 60062, Northbrook, 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
39,936
Population
48.0
Area (sq mi)
833
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60062?
49.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
24.1%
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?
$143,323
Median Household Income
+79% vs state
$83,574
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
17,625
Total Housing Units
16,135
Occupied Units
1,490
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$632,500
Median Home Value
+230% vs state
$2,013
Median Rent
1976
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60062 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 139 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 145 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 159 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 170 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 186 |
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 2,788 business establishments in ZIP 60062, employing approximately 46,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,745,707,000.
2,788
Businesses
46,099
Employees
$4.7B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 569 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 374 | 13.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 246 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 216 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 215 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 194 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 190 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 171 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 145 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 97 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 76 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 58 | 2.1% |
| Information | 44 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 40 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 26 | 0.9% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 60062 vs 60026 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60026 | Glenview, IL | 13,335 | 2.4 mi |
| 60025 | Glenview, IL | 39,105 | 3.7 mi |
| 60015 | Deerfield, IL | 26,800 | 3.5 mi |
| 60090 | Wheeling, IL | 37,633 | 4.0 mi |
| 60022 | Glencoe, IL | 8,153 | 4.0 mi |
| 60035 | Highland Park, IL | 29,763 | 4.3 mi |
| 60093 | Winnetka, IL | 19,570 | 4.6 mi |
| 60070 | Prospect Heights, IL | 16,001 | 4.7 mi |
| 60040 | Highwood, IL | 5,431 | 5.7 mi |
| 60068 | Park Ridge, IL | 37,475 | 7.9 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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