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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
$72,320
Median income
$246,800
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,210. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $246,800 (29% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,320 monthly, and 65.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 60162 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60162?

45.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 18.9%
African American 48.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%

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?

$72,320

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$39,210

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60162 ranks nationally

Hillside, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,320 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,170

Total Housing Units

3,170

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$246,800

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60162 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 60162 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 60162 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 60162 ranks #8 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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