Northbrook, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60062
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,936
- 833/sq mi High-density area
- $143,323
- Median income Above-median income area
- $632,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northbrook pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 833
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60062 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 60062 (Northbrook, IL) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.4 in 2023 to 186.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60062 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, with 39,936 residents across 48.0 square miles, a density of 833 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60062 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,323 (79% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $83,574. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $632,500 (230% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,013.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, 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 60062 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 60062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northbrook, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$83,574
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60062 ranks nationally
Northbrook, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$143,323 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US 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
17,625housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60062 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
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
37,633 residents
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
37,475 residents
- 60035
Highland Park (60035)
29,763 residents
- 60015
Deerfield (60015)
26,800 residents
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
19,570 residents
- 60070
Prospect Heights (60070)
16,001 residents
- 60026 13,335
Glenview (60026)
13,335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60062 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
- 60015
Deerfield (60015)
$183,125 median income
- 60035
Highland Park (60035)
$168,094 median income
- 60062
Northbrook (60062)
$143,323 median income
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
$143,222 median income
- 60026
Glenview (60026)
$137,778 median income
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
$126,904 median income
- 60040
Highwood (60040)
$107,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60062 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60062, 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 (39,936 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 60062 in?
ZIP code 60062 (Northbrook) 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 60062?
ZIP code 60062 in Northbrook, IL has a population of 39,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60062?
The median household income in ZIP 60062 is $143,323, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60062?
The median home value in ZIP 60062 is $632,500, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60062 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60062?
ZIP code 60062 has 2,788 business establishments employing approximately 46,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60062 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (569), Health care and social assistance (374), Finance and insurance (246). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60062 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60062?
In ZIP code 60062, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.7% 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 60062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60062 is 27.8 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 60062?
In ZIP code 60062, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60062 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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