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Palos Heights, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60463

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

14,671
1,053/sq mi
$107,977
Median income
$362,600
Median home value
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palos Heights pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,053
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60463 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60463 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, home to 14,671 residents across 13.9 square miles, a density of 1,053 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60463 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,977 (35% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $57,285. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $362,600 (89% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,559 monthly, and 92.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 60463 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palos Heights, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60463.

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 60463, Palos Heights, 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

14,671

Population

13.9

Area (sq mi)

1,053

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60463?

49.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$107,977

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$57,285

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60463 ranks nationally

Palos Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,977 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,810

Total Housing Units

5,538

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$362,600

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$2,559

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60463 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 130
2021 +6.4% 138
2022 +12.0% 155
2023 +7.5% 166
2024 +1.9% 169

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 582 business establishments in ZIP 60463, employing approximately 6,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,761,000.

582

Businesses

6,296

Employees

$347.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 158 27.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 15.8%
Construction 48 8.3%
Finance and insurance 47 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 45 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 44 7.6%
Retail trade 37 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 2.6%
Wholesale trade 14 2.4%
Educational services 12 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.9%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Information 6 1.0%

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 60463 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 60463 ranks #8 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 60463 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 60463 ranks #2 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
60482 Worth, IL 11,063 1.8 mi
60415 Chicago Ridge, IL 14,139 3.0 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 2.9 mi
60464 Palos Park, IL 9,620 3.7 mi
60465 Palos Hills, IL 17,495 3.3 mi
60462 Orland Park, IL 38,723 3.3 mi
60445 Midlothian, IL 26,057 3.3 mi
60452 Oak Forest, IL 27,969 4.1 mi
60477 Tinley Park, IL 38,161 6.1 mi
60453 Oak Lawn, IL 56,855 4.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60463 in? ▼
ZIP code 60463 (Palos Heights) 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 60463? ▼
ZIP code 60463 in Palos Heights, IL has a population of 14,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60463? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60463 is $107,977, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60463? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60463 is $362,600, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60463? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60463 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60463? ▼
ZIP code 60463 has 582 business establishments employing approximately 6,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60463? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60463 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Construction (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60463? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60463 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 60463? ▼
In ZIP code 60463, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 60463? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60463 is 30.1 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 60463? ▼
In ZIP code 60463, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60463? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60463 is 5.4% 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.