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 High-density area
- $81,263
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60164 (Melrose Park, IL) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.5 in 2023 to 198.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,357. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $258,300 (35% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,159.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60164 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 60164
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melrose Park, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$31,357
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60164 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Melrose Park, 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)
$81,263 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
7,485housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60164 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
- 60160
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60131 18,097
Franklin Park (60131)
18,097 residents
- 60154 16,773
Westchester (60154)
16,773 residents
- 60176 11,795
Schiller Park (60176)
11,795 residents
- 60171 10,246
River Grove (60171)
10,246 residents
- 60162 8,111
Hillside (60162)
8,111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60164 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60164 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
$147,566 median income
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
$98,954 median income
- 60163
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60131
Franklin Park (60131)
$76,658 median income
- 60162
Hillside (60162)
$72,320 median income
- 60171
River Grove (60171)
$69,858 median income
- 60176
Schiller Park (60176)
$69,696 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60164, 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 (22,048 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 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.
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