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Park Ridge, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60068

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

37,475
2,040/sq mi
$143,222
Median income
$551,700
Median home value
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Park Ridge pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
2,040
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60068 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, with 37,475 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 2,040 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60068 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,222 (79% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $77,206. Poverty here runs at 2.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $551,700 (187% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,537 monthly, and 84.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60068, 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 60068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Park Ridge, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60068.

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 60068, Park Ridge, 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

37,475

Population

18.4

Area (sq mi)

2,040

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60068?

44.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$143,222

Median Household Income

+79% vs state

$77,206

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60068 ranks nationally

Park Ridge, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,222 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 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,556

Total Housing Units

14,850

Occupied Units

706

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$551,700

Median Home Value

+187% vs state

$1,537

Median Rent

1960

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60068 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 136
2021 +4.3% 142
2022 +9.9% 156
2023 +4.6% 163
2024 +7.0% 175

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 1,463 business establishments in ZIP 60068, employing approximately 15,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,287,083,000.

1,463

Businesses

15,904

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 293 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 245 16.8%
Construction 171 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 120 8.2%
Finance and insurance 105 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 94 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 83 5.7%
Retail trade 78 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 76 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 4.3%
Wholesale trade 53 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 1.7%
Educational services 22 1.5%
Information 20 1.4%
Manufacturing 11 0.8%

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 60068 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 60068 ranks #3 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 60068 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 60068 ranks the highest 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
60714 Niles, IL 29,931 2.0 mi
60631 Chicago, IL 28,641 2.0 mi
60656 Chicago, IL 27,613 2.8 mi
60018 Des Plaines, IL 30,099 2.9 mi
60706 Harwood Heights, IL 23,134 3.6 mi
60176 Schiller Park, IL 11,795 4.0 mi
60053 Morton Grove, IL 23,260 3.5 mi
60016 Des Plaines, IL 59,690 3.6 mi
60026 Glenview, IL 13,335 5.5 mi
60025 Glenview, IL 39,105 4.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60068 in? ▼
ZIP code 60068 (Park Ridge) 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 60068? ▼
ZIP code 60068 in Park Ridge, IL has a population of 37,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60068 is $143,222, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60068 is $551,700, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60068 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60068? ▼
ZIP code 60068 has 1,463 business establishments employing approximately 15,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60068 are: Health care and social assistance (293), Professional, scientific, and technical services (245), Construction (171). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60068 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 60068? ▼
In ZIP code 60068, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 60068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60068 is 29.1 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 60068? ▼
In ZIP code 60068, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60068 is 2.9% 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.