ZIP Code 60160
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Melrose Park · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 25,432
- Median income
- $66,189
- Median home value
- $275,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.0%
- Land area
- 11.5 sq mi
2,208/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 60160 in Melrose Park, Illinois has a population of 25,432. The median household income is $66,189, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $275,800, 1% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.5 square miles in Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 25,432 residents, producing a population density of 2,208 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 60160 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60160 sits at $66,189 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,979. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $275,800 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,176 per month, and 56.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, 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 60160 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 60160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60160.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
83 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
75 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60160, Melrose Park, 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
25,432
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
2,208
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60160?
37.3
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
34.8%
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?
$66,189
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$29,979
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,072
Total Housing Units
8,463
Occupied Units
609
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,800
Median Home Value
+44% vs state
$1,176
Median Rent
1956
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60160 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 140 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 157 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 172 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 177 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 186 |
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 732 business establishments in ZIP 60160, employing approximately 17,614 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,020,893,000.
732
Businesses
17,614
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 96 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 83 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 75 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 63 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Information | 4 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 60160 vs 60165 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60165 | Stone Park, IL | 4,946 | 1.0 mi |
| 60104 | Bellwood, IL | 19,038 | 1.7 mi |
| 60153 | Maywood, IL | 24,106 | 1.9 mi |
| 60171 | River Grove, IL | 10,246 | 1.8 mi |
| 60305 | River Forest, IL | 11,172 | 2.2 mi |
| 60155 | Broadview, IL | 7,927 | 3.2 mi |
| 60164 | Melrose Park, IL | 22,048 | 2.3 mi |
| 60131 | Franklin Park, IL | 18,097 | 2.7 mi |
| 60176 | Schiller Park, IL | 11,795 | 3.8 mi |
| 60163 | Berkeley, IL | 5,209 | 2.7 mi |
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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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