ZIP Code 60070
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Prospect Heights · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 16,001
- Median income
- $84,775
- Median home value
- $343,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 9.4 sq mi
1,711/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60070 in Prospect Heights, Illinois has a population of 16,001. The median household income is $84,775, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $343,000, 23% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.4 square miles in Prospect Heights, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 16,001 residents, producing a population density of 1,711 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60070 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60070 sits at $84,775 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,853. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 60070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60070.
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 27
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade 26
Retail trade
26 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60070?
42.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
40.9%
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?
$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
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?
6,864
Total Housing Units
6,628
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60070 vs 60090 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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