PlainZIP

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
$66,189
Median income
$275,800
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,979. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Housing costs here run $275,800 for a typical home value (44% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,176 a month; 56.7% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60160, 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 60160

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melrose Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60160.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60160?

37.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

34.8%

Foreign-Born

White 22.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%

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

How ZIP 60160 ranks nationally

Melrose Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,189 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$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

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ZIP 60160 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 60160 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60160 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 60160 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

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