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Prospect Heights, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60070

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

16,001
1,711/sq mi
$84,775
Median income
$343,000
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prospect Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
1,711
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prospect Heights, Cook County, Illinois, home to 16,001 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 1,711 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,775 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,853. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $343,000 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $1,475 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60070 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prospect Heights, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60070.

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 60070, Prospect Heights, 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

16,001

Population

9.4

Area (sq mi)

1,711

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60070?

42.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

40.9%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%

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?

$84,775

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$47,853

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60070 ranks nationally

Prospect Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,775 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,864

Total Housing Units

6,628

Occupied Units

236

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$343,000

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$1,475

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60070 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 127
2021 +6.4% 135
2022 +6.3% 144
2023 +7.8% 155
2024 +11.2% 172

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 412 business establishments in ZIP 60070, employing approximately 1,603 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,689,000.

412

Businesses

1,603

Employees

$73.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 115 27.9%
Transportation and warehousing 51 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 6.5%
Retail trade 26 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 24 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 23 5.6%
Wholesale trade 20 4.8%
Finance and insurance 14 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.4%
Manufacturing 12 2.9%
Educational services 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 60070 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 60070 ranks #9 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 60070 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 60070 ranks #null 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
60090 Wheeling, IL 37,633 1.8 mi
60056 Mount Prospect, IL 55,219 2.6 mi
60004 Arlington Heights, IL 50,582 2.6 mi
60016 Des Plaines, IL 59,690 4.2 mi
60089 Buffalo Grove, IL 41,533 4.7 mi
60005 Arlington Heights, IL 29,308 3.9 mi
60069 Lincolnshire, IL 8,384 6.5 mi
60026 Glenview, IL 13,335 4.8 mi
60062 Northbrook, IL 39,936 4.7 mi
60008 Rolling Meadows, IL 22,717 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60070 in? ▼
ZIP code 60070 (Prospect Heights) 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 60070? ▼
ZIP code 60070 in Prospect Heights, IL has a population of 16,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60070 is $84,775, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60070 is $343,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60070 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60070? ▼
ZIP code 60070 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 1,603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60070 are: Construction (115), Transportation and warehousing (51), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60070 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60070? ▼
In ZIP code 60070, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 60070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60070 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60070? ▼
In ZIP code 60070, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60070 is 7.2% 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.