Hillside, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60162
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,111
- 979/sq mi High-density area
- $72,320
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hillside pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 979
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60162 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 60162 (Hillside, IL) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.2 in 2023 to 209.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60162 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, home to 8,111 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 979 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60162 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,320 (10% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,210. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,800 (29% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 65.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,320.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60162 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 60162
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillside, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60162.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 60162, Hillside, 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
8,111
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
979
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60162?
45.5
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
20.1%
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?
$72,320
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$39,210
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60162 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hillside, 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)
$72,320 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
3,170housing units
3,170
Total Housing Units
3,170
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,800
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,320
Median Rent
1961
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60162 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 159 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 179 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 192 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 209 |
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 316 business establishments in ZIP 60162, employing approximately 7,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,348,000.
316
Businesses
7,285
Employees
$471.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 31 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 60162 vs 60163 →
ZIP 60162 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
46,371 residents
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
24,106 residents
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60154 16,773
Westchester (60154)
16,773 residents
- 60526 13,576
La Grange Park (60526)
13,576 residents
- 60558 12,960
Western Springs (60558)
12,960 residents
- 60162 8,111
Hillside (60162)
8,111 residents
- 60155 7,927
Broadview (60155)
7,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60162 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60162 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60558
Western Springs (60558)
$230,255 median income
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
$147,566 median income
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
$120,308 median income
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
$98,954 median income
- 60163 $85,823
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164 $81,263
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60104 $79,513
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60162 $72,320
Hillside (60162)
$72,320 median income
- 60153 $68,815
Maywood (60153)
$68,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60162 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60163 | Berkeley, IL | 5,209 | 1.5 mi |
| 60154 | Westchester, IL | 16,773 | 1.5 mi |
| 60104 | Bellwood, IL | 19,038 | 1.7 mi |
| 60164 | Melrose Park, IL | 22,048 | 3.5 mi |
| 60155 | Broadview, IL | 7,927 | 2.5 mi |
| 60165 | Stone Park, IL | 4,946 | 2.7 mi |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 12,960 | 4.2 mi |
| 60526 | La Grange Park, IL | 13,576 | 2.9 mi |
| 60126 | Elmhurst, IL | 46,371 | 2.9 mi |
| 60153 | Maywood, IL | 24,106 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60162, 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 (8,111 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 60162 in?
ZIP code 60162 (Hillside) 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 60162?
ZIP code 60162 in Hillside, IL has a population of 8,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60162?
The median household income in ZIP 60162 is $72,320, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60162?
The median home value in ZIP 60162 is $246,800, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60162?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60162 is African American at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60162?
ZIP code 60162 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 7,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60162?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60162 are: Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (32), Construction (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60162?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60162 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 60162?
In ZIP code 60162, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 60162?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60162 is 29.1 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 60162?
In ZIP code 60162, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60162?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60162 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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