Palatine, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60074
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,985
- 2,111/sq mi High-density area
- $84,089
- Median income Above-median income area
- $315,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palatine pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,111
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60074 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 60074 (Palatine, IL) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.7 in 2023 to 180.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60074 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, with 38,985 residents across 18.5 square miles, a density of 2,111 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60074 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,089 (5% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,614. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $315,500 (64% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 61.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,486.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, 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 60074 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 60074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palatine, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60074.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 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 60074, Palatine, 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
38,985
Population
18.5
Area (sq mi)
2,111
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60074?
39.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
28.6%
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?
$84,089
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$41,614
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60074 ranks nationally
Palatine, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,089 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
15,188housing units
15,188
Total Housing Units
14,659
Occupied Units
529
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,500
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,486
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60074 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 130 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 139 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 155 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 167 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 181 |
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 785 business establishments in ZIP 60074, employing approximately 8,793 people with a combined annual payroll of $402,265,000.
785
Businesses
8,793
Employees
$402.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 112 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 102 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.8% |
| Information | 13 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 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 60074 vs 60008 →
ZIP 60074 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
50,582 residents
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
41,669 residents
- 60089
Buffalo Grove (60089)
41,533 residents
- 60074
Palatine (60074)
38,985 residents
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
38,585 residents
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
37,633 residents
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
29,308 residents
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
22,717 residents
- 60070 16,001
Prospect Heights (60070)
16,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60074 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60074 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
$176,081 median income
- 60089
Buffalo Grove (60089)
$129,401 median income
- 60004
Arlington Heights (60004)
$128,979 median income
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
$125,446 median income
- 60173
Schaumburg (60173)
$104,390 median income
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
$99,743 median income
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
$94,336 median income
- 60195
Schaumburg (60195)
$90,174 median income
- 60090
Wheeling (60090)
$85,355 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60074 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60008 | Rolling Meadows, IL | 22,717 | 3.9 mi |
| 60067 | Palatine, IL | 38,585 | 2.6 mi |
| 60004 | Arlington Heights, IL | 50,582 | 2.8 mi |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich, IL | 41,669 | 5.0 mi |
| 60089 | Buffalo Grove, IL | 41,533 | 4.2 mi |
| 60173 | Schaumburg, IL | 12,217 | 5.7 mi |
| 60090 | Wheeling, IL | 37,633 | 5.4 mi |
| 60005 | Arlington Heights, IL | 29,308 | 5.1 mi |
| 60070 | Prospect Heights, IL | 16,001 | 5.3 mi |
| 60195 | Schaumburg, IL | 4,769 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60074, 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 (38,985 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 60074 in?
ZIP code 60074 (Palatine) 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 60074?
ZIP code 60074 in Palatine, IL has a population of 38,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60074?
The median household income in ZIP 60074 is $84,089, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60074?
The median home value in ZIP 60074 is $315,500, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60074 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60074?
ZIP code 60074 has 785 business establishments employing approximately 8,793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60074 are: Transportation and warehousing (112), Retail trade (104), Construction (102). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60074 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 60074?
In ZIP code 60074, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 60074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60074 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 60074?
In ZIP code 60074, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60074 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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