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 High-density area
- $84,775
- Median income Above-median income area
- $343,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60070 (Prospect Heights, IL) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.8 in 2023 to 172.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,853. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $343,000 (79% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,475.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60070 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 60070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prospect Heights, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$47,853
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60070 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Prospect Heights, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,775 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,334 Illinois 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
6,864housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60070 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
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
55,219 residents
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
50,582 residents
- 60089
Buffalo Grove (60089)
41,533 residents
- 60062
Northbrook (60062)
39,936 residents
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
37,633 residents
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
29,308 residents
- 60008 22,717
Rolling Meadows (60008)
22,717 residents
- 60070 16,001
Prospect Heights (60070)
16,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60070 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60069
Lincolnshire (60069)
$162,826 median income
- 60062
Northbrook (60062)
$143,323 median income
- 60026
Glenview (60026)
$137,778 median income
- 60089
Buffalo Grove (60089)
$129,401 median income
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
$128,979 median income
- 60056
Mount Prospect (60056)
$101,922 median income
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
$99,743 median income
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
$94,336 median income
- 60016
Des Plaines (60016)
$86,571 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60070, 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 (16,001 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 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.
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