PlainZIP

Schaumburg, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60173

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

12,217
770/sq mi
$104,390
Median income
$372,000
Median home value
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schaumburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
770
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60173 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60173 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, home to 12,217 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 770 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60173 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60173, 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 60173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schaumburg, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60173.

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 60173, Schaumburg, 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

12,217

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

770

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60173?

35.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

47.4%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 8.1%
Asian 39.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 60173 ranks nationally

Schaumburg, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,390 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.4%

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

Owner 33.4%
Renter 66.6%

$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

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ZIP 60173 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 60173 ranks #9 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 60173 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 60173 ranks #3 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
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60173 in? ▼
ZIP code 60173 (Schaumburg) 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 60173? ▼
ZIP code 60173 in Schaumburg, IL has a population of 12,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60173? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60173 is $104,390, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60173? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60173 is $372,000, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60173? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60173 is Asian at 39.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60173? ▼
ZIP code 60173 has 2,277 business establishments employing approximately 52,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60173? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60173 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (427), Retail trade (289), Finance and insurance (227). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60173? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60173 increased by 23.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 60173? ▼
In ZIP code 60173, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.4% 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 60173? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60173 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60173? ▼
In ZIP code 60173, approximately 33.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60173? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60173 is 3.0% 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.