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 High-density area
- $104,390
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,437. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $372,000 (94% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 33.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,812.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60173 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 60173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schaumburg, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$63,437
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60173 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Schaumburg, 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)
$104,390 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
6,842housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60173 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60193
Schaumburg (60193)
39,188 residents
- 60074
Palatine (60074)
38,985 residents
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
38,585 residents
- 60169
Hoffman Estates (60169)
33,847 residents
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
33,820 residents
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
29,308 residents
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
22,717 residents
- 60194
Schaumburg (60194)
19,777 residents
- 60173 12,217
Schaumburg (60173)
12,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60173 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60173 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60157
Medinah (60157)
$136,434 median income
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
$125,446 median income
- 60173
Schaumburg (60173)
$104,390 median income
- 60005
Arlington Heights (60005)
$99,743 median income
- 60194
Schaumburg (60194)
$97,994 median income
- 60193
Schaumburg (60193)
$95,972 median income
- 60008
Rolling Meadows (60008)
$94,336 median income
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
$93,494 median income
- 60169
Hoffman Estates (60169)
$90,774 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60173, 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 (12,217 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 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.
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