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Palos Hills, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60465

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

17,495
1,423/sq mi
$83,533
Median income
$279,200
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palos Hills pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
1,423
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60465 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palos Hills, Cook County, Illinois, home to 17,495 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,423 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60465 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,533 (4% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,406. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $279,200 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,269 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 60465 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 60465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palos Hills, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60465.

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 60465, Palos Hills, 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

17,495

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

1,423

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60465?

41.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

27.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$83,533

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$39,406

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60465 ranks nationally

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

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

$83,533 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,068

Total Housing Units

7,644

Occupied Units

424

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$279,200

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,269

Median Rent

1977

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)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60465 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 140
2021 +10.4% 155
2022 +10.8% 171
2023 +5.5% 181
2024 +7.5% 194

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 552 business establishments in ZIP 60465, employing approximately 3,499 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,607,000.

552

Businesses

3,499

Employees

$148.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 135 24.5%
Construction 88 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 55 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 42 7.6%
Retail trade 38 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 37 6.7%
Finance and insurance 28 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.6%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.4%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%
Information 4 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 60465 vs 60457 →

ZIP 60465 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 60465 ranks #2 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 60465 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 60465 ranks #5 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
60457 Hickory Hills, IL 14,049 1.8 mi
60482 Worth, IL 11,063 2.1 mi
60415 Chicago Ridge, IL 14,139 2.6 mi
60458 Justice, IL 14,428 3.5 mi
60455 Bridgeview, IL 16,446 3.2 mi
60464 Palos Park, IL 9,620 3.0 mi
60463 Palos Heights, IL 14,671 3.3 mi
60462 Orland Park, IL 38,723 5.1 mi
60480 Willow Springs, IL 5,246 3.4 mi
60501 Summit Argo, IL 11,626 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60465 in? ▼
ZIP code 60465 (Palos Hills) 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 60465? ▼
ZIP code 60465 in Palos Hills, IL has a population of 17,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60465 is $83,533, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60465 is $279,200, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60465 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60465? ▼
ZIP code 60465 has 552 business establishments employing approximately 3,499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60465? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60465 are: Transportation and warehousing (135), Construction (88), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60465? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60465 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 60465? ▼
In ZIP code 60465, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 60465? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60465 is 35.2 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 60465? ▼
In ZIP code 60465, 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 60465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60465 is 8.4% 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.