Melrose Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60160
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,432
- 2,208/sq mi High-density area
- $66,189
- Median income Near-median income area
- $275,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melrose Park pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,208
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60160 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 60160 (Melrose Park, IL) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.0 in 2023 to 186.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60160 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, with 25,432 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 2,208 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60160 reports a modest median household income of $66,189 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,979. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $275,800 (44% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,176; 56.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, 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 60160 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 60160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melrose Park, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$29,979
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60160 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Melrose Park, 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)
$66,189 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
9,072housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60160 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60160
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
24,106 residents
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60131
Franklin Park (60131)
18,097 residents
- 60176
Schiller Park (60176)
11,795 residents
- 60305
River Forest (60305)
11,172 residents
- 60171
River Grove (60171)
10,246 residents
- 60155 7,927
Broadview (60155)
7,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60160 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60160 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60305
River Forest (60305)
$146,786 median income
- 60163
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60131
Franklin Park (60131)
$76,658 median income
- 60171
River Grove (60171)
$69,858 median income
- 60176
Schiller Park (60176)
$69,696 median income
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
$68,815 median income
- 60165
Stone Park (60165)
$67,224 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60160 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60160, 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 (25,432 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 60160 in?
ZIP code 60160 (Melrose Park) 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 60160?
ZIP code 60160 in Melrose Park, IL has a population of 25,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60160?
The median household income in ZIP 60160 is $66,189, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60160?
The median home value in ZIP 60160 is $275,800, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60160 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60160?
ZIP code 60160 has 732 business establishments employing approximately 17,614 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60160 are: Retail trade (96), Health care and social assistance (92), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60160 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60160?
In ZIP code 60160, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 60160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60160 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 60160?
In ZIP code 60160, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60160 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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