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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
$78,523
Median income
$355,900
Median home value
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,871. Poverty here runs at 14.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $355,900 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $1,508 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60077, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the 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 60077

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Skokie, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60077.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60077?

43.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

43.6%

Foreign-Born

White 43.6%
African American 12.4%
Asian 28.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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

$40,871

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60077 ranks nationally

Skokie, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,523 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,400

Total Housing Units

11,099

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$355,900

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60077 ranks #6 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 60077 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 60077 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.