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Melrose Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60164

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,048
1,796/sq mi
$81,263
Median income
$258,300
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melrose Park pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1,796
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60164 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60164 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, with 22,048 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,796 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60164 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,263 (1% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,357. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $258,300 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,159 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60164, 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 60164

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melrose Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60164.

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 60164, 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

22,048

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

1,796

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60164?

40.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

27.5%

Foreign-Born

White 34.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%

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?

$81,263

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$31,357

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60164 ranks nationally

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

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

$81,263 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,485

Total Housing Units

7,082

Occupied Units

403

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$258,300

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1957

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60164 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 144
2021 +9.4% 157
2022 +10.5% 174
2023 +6.3% 184
2024 +7.5% 198

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 448 business establishments in ZIP 60164, employing approximately 8,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $531,878,000.

448

Businesses

8,892

Employees

$531.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 88 19.6%
Construction 78 17.4%
Retail trade 43 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 30 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.2%
Wholesale trade 18 4.0%
Manufacturing 16 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.4%
Information 11 2.5%
Finance and insurance 10 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 60164 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 60164 ranks #3 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 60164 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 60164 ranks #4 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 1.4 mi
60163 Berkeley, IL 5,209 2.0 mi
60131 Franklin Park, IL 18,097 1.7 mi
60162 Hillside, IL 8,111 3.5 mi
60160 Melrose Park, IL 25,432 2.3 mi
60104 Bellwood, IL 19,038 2.7 mi
60126 Elmhurst, IL 46,371 2.6 mi
60171 River Grove, IL 10,246 3.2 mi
60176 Schiller Park, IL 11,795 3.2 mi
60154 Westchester, IL 16,773 4.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60164 in? ▼
ZIP code 60164 (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 60164? ▼
ZIP code 60164 in Melrose Park, IL has a population of 22,048 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60164? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60164 is $81,263, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60164? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60164 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60164? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60164 is White at 34.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60164? ▼
ZIP code 60164 has 448 business establishments employing approximately 8,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60164? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60164 are: Transportation and warehousing (88), Construction (78), Retail trade (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60164? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60164 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 60164? ▼
In ZIP code 60164, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 60164? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60164 is 28.6 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 60164? ▼
In ZIP code 60164, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60164? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60164 is 9.4% 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.