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 High-density area
- $143,222
- Median income Above-median income area
- $551,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60068 (Park Ridge, IL) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.2 in 2023 to 174.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,206. The poverty rate is 2.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $551,700 (187% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,537.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60068 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 60068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Park Ridge, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60068.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
293 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
245 establishments
- Construction
Construction
171 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Finance and insurance 105
Finance and insurance
105 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60068?
44.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
15.1%
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?
$143,222
Median Household Income
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
15,556housing units
15,556
Total Housing Units
14,850
Occupied Units
706
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$551,700
Median Home Value
+187% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60068 vs 60714 →
ZIP 60068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
59,690 residents
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
39,105 residents
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
37,475 residents
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
30,099 residents
- 60714
Niles (60714)
29,931 residents
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
28,641 residents
- 60656
Chicago (60656)
27,613 residents
- 60053 23,260
Morton Grove (60053)
23,260 residents
- 60706 23,134
Harwood Heights (60706)
23,134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60068 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
$143,222 median income
- 60026
Glenview (60026)
$137,778 median income
- 60025
Glenview (60025)
$126,904 median income
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
$115,000 median income
- 60053
Morton Grove (60053)
$111,116 median income
- 60656
Chicago (60656)
$95,766 median income
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
$90,574 median income
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
$86,571 median income
- 60706
Harwood Heights (60706)
$84,530 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60068, 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 (37,475 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 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.
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