ZIP Code 60162
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Hillside · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 8,111
- Median income
- $72,320
- Median home value
- $246,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.8%
- Land area
- 8.3 sq mi
979/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60162 in Hillside, Illinois has a population of 8,111. The median household income is $72,320, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $246,800, 11% below the US average. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60162 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.3 square miles in Hillside, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 8,111 residents, producing a population density of 979 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 60162 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60162 sits at $72,320 (10% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,210. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $246,800 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,320 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60162 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60162 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 60162
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,210
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 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?
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
$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 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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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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