ZIP Code 60164
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Melrose Park · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 22,048
- Median income
- $81,263
- Median home value
- $258,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.6%
- Land area
- 12.3 sq mi
1,796/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Chicago
ZIP code 60164 in Melrose Park, Illinois has a population of 22,048. The median household income is $81,263, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $258,300, 7% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60164 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.3 square miles in Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,048 residents, producing a population density of 1,796 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 60164 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60164 sits at $81,263 (1% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,357. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $258,300 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,159 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60164 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, 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 60164 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 60164
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60164.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 60164, Melrose Park, 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
22,048
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
1,796
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60164?
40.8
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
27.5%
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?
$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
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?
7,485
Total Housing Units
7,082
Occupied Units
403
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60164 vs 60165 →
| 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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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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