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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
$143,323
Median income
$632,500
Median home value
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $83,574. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $632,500 (230% above the state average), median rent at $2,013 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.9%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60062 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northbrook, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60062.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60062?

49.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

24.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 18.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.7%

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

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$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

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ZIP 60062 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 60062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 60062 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 60062 ranks #5 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

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