ZIP Code 60077

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Skokie · Cook County · Illinois

Population
26,825

2,572/sq mi

Median income
$78,523

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$355,900

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.5%

Median age 43

Land area
10.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60077 in Skokie, Illinois has a population of 26,825. The median household income is $78,523, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $355,900, 28% above the US average. 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60077 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.4 square miles in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 26,825 residents, producing a population density of 2,572 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 60077 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60077 sits at $78,523 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,871. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 60077 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60077 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 60077

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,825

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

2,572

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60077 vs 60076 →

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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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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Official Data Resources for Skokie, IL

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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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