PlainZIP

La Grange, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60525

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

31,168
955/sq mi
$116,918
Median income
$438,000
Median home value
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
955
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60525 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, with 31,168 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 955 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60525 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,918 (46% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $68,682. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $438,000 for a typical home value (128% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,569 a month; 80.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60525, 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 60525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Grange, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60525.

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 60525, La Grange, 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

31,168

Population

32.6

Area (sq mi)

955

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60525?

43.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$116,918

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$68,682

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60525 ranks nationally

La Grange, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,918 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,048

Total Housing Units

12,276

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$438,000

Median Home Value

+128% vs state

$1,569

Median Rent

1968

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)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60525 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 153
2021 +4.5% 160
2022 +11.7% 179
2023 +4.0% 186
2024 +7.5% 200

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 1,378 business establishments in ZIP 60525, employing approximately 41,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,081,611,000.

1,378

Businesses

41,056

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 160 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 156 11.3%
Retail trade 152 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 144 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 142 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 125 9.1%
Construction 93 6.8%
Wholesale trade 73 5.3%
Finance and insurance 70 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 4.4%
Manufacturing 49 3.6%
Educational services 30 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.0%
Information 18 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%

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 60525 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 60525 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60525 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 60525 ranks #4 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
60501 Summit Argo, IL 11,626 2.3 mi
60526 La Grange Park, IL 13,576 3.3 mi
60558 Western Springs, IL 12,960 2.3 mi
60513 Brookfield, IL 19,047 3.0 mi
60480 Willow Springs, IL 5,246 3.9 mi
60458 Justice, IL 14,428 3.0 mi
60521 Hinsdale, IL 17,597 3.3 mi
60534 Lyons, IL 10,649 3.1 mi
60154 Westchester, IL 16,773 4.5 mi
60155 Broadview, IL 7,927 5.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60525 in? ▼
ZIP code 60525 (La Grange) 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 60525? ▼
ZIP code 60525 in La Grange, IL has a population of 31,168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60525 is $116,918, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60525 is $438,000, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60525 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60525? ▼
ZIP code 60525 has 1,378 business establishments employing approximately 41,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60525 are: Health care and social assistance (160), Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Retail trade (152). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60525 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 60525? ▼
In ZIP code 60525, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 60525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60525 is 27.1 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 60525? ▼
In ZIP code 60525, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60525 is 6.3% 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.