ZIP Code 60173
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Schaumburg · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 12,217
- Median income
- $104,390
- Median home value
- $372,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.4%
- Land area
- 15.9 sq mi
770/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60173 in Schaumburg, Illinois has a population of 12,217. The median household income is $104,390, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $372,000, 34% above the US average. 65.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60173 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.9 square miles in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 12,217 residents, producing a population density of 770 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 60173 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60173 sits at $104,390 (30% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $63,437. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $372,000 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $1,812 per month, and 33.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60173 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60173 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 60173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60173.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
427 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
289 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
227 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
206 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
203 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 60173, Schaumburg, 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
12,217
Population
15.9
Area (sq mi)
770
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60173?
35.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
47.4%
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?
$104,390
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$63,437
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 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?
6,842
Total Housing Units
6,528
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,000
Median Home Value
+94% vs state
$1,812
Median Rent
1985
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
+23.6%
YoY Change (2022)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60173 have increased 23.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.6% | 121 |
| 2019 | +13.1% | 137 |
| 2020 | -2.7% | 133 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 140 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 174 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,277 business establishments in ZIP 60173, employing approximately 52,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,230,319,000.
2,277
Businesses
52,694
Employees
$4.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 427 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 289 | 12.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 227 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 206 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 203 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 175 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 140 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 121 | 5.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 93 | 4.1% |
| Information | 86 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 34 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 30 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 60173 vs 60008 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60008 | Rolling Meadows, IL | 22,717 | 2.2 mi |
| 60195 | Schaumburg, IL | 4,769 | 2.3 mi |
| 60169 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 33,847 | 3.3 mi |
| 60067 | Palatine, IL | 38,585 | 3.9 mi |
| 60194 | Schaumburg, IL | 19,777 | 3.3 mi |
| 60005 | Arlington Heights, IL | 29,308 | 3.5 mi |
| 60157 | Medinah, IL | 2,380 | 5.3 mi |
| 60193 | Schaumburg, IL | 39,188 | 3.6 mi |
| 60007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 33,820 | 4.3 mi |
| 60074 | Palatine, IL | 38,985 | 5.7 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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