Skokie, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60077
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,825
- 2,572/sq mi High-density area
- $78,523
- Median income Near-median income area
- $355,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Skokie pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,572
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60077 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 60077 (Skokie, IL) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.3 in 2023 to 186.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60077 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, with 26,825 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 2,572 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60077 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,523 (2% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,871. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $355,900 (85% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 64.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,508.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60077 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 60077
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Skokie, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60077.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
228 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
203 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 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 60077, Skokie, 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
26,825
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
2,572
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60077?
43.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
43.6%
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?
$78,523
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,871
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60077 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Skokie, 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)
$78,523 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
11,400housing units
11,400
Total Housing Units
11,099
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,900
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$1,508
Median Rent
1965
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60077 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 136 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 146 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 160 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 184 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 187 |
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 1,264 business establishments in ZIP 60077, employing approximately 20,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,314,321,000.
1,264
Businesses
20,601
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 228 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 203 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 162 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 121 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 88 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.3% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
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 60077 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
54,093 residents
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
33,415 residents
- 60714
Niles (60714)
29,931 residents
- 60646
Chicago (60646)
27,177 residents
- 60091
Wilmette (60091)
27,020 residents
- 60077
Skokie (60077)
26,825 residents
- 60053
Morton Grove (60053)
23,260 residents
- 60093 19,570
Winnetka (60093)
19,570 residents
- 60712 12,590
Lincolnwood (60712)
12,590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60077 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60077 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60093
Winnetka (60093)
$250,000 median income
- 60029
Golf (60029)
$242,772 median income
- 60091
Wilmette (60091)
$189,909 median income
- 60203
Evanston (60203)
$170,224 median income
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
$113,818 median income
- 60646
Chicago (60646)
$112,525 median income
- 60053
Morton Grove (60053)
$111,116 median income
- 60712
Lincolnwood (60712)
$109,731 median income
- 60630 $98,860
Chicago (60630)
$98,860 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60077 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60076 | Skokie, IL | 33,415 | 1.4 mi |
| 60053 | Morton Grove, IL | 23,260 | 1.7 mi |
| 60646 | Chicago, IL | 27,177 | 2.9 mi |
| 60029 | Golf, IL | 482 | 2.0 mi |
| 60712 | Lincolnwood, IL | 12,590 | 2.4 mi |
| 60203 | Evanston, IL | 4,523 | 2.3 mi |
| 60714 | Niles, IL | 29,931 | 2.8 mi |
| 60630 | Chicago, IL | 54,093 | 4.3 mi |
| 60093 | Winnetka, IL | 19,570 | 4.8 mi |
| 60091 | Wilmette, IL | 27,020 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60077, 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 (26,825 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 60077 in?
ZIP code 60077 (Skokie) 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 60077?
ZIP code 60077 in Skokie, IL has a population of 26,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60077?
The median household income in ZIP 60077 is $78,523, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60077?
The median home value in ZIP 60077 is $355,900, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60077?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60077 is White at 43.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60077?
ZIP code 60077 has 1,264 business establishments employing approximately 20,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60077?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60077 are: Health care and social assistance (228), Retail trade (203), Professional, scientific, and technical services (162). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60077?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60077 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 60077?
In ZIP code 60077, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% 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 60077?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60077 is 27.1 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 60077?
In ZIP code 60077, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60077?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60077 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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