La Grange Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60526
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,576
- 1,909/sq mi High-density area
- $120,308
- Median income Above-median income area
- $439,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Grange Park pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,909
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60526 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60526 (La Grange Park, IL) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.7 in 2023 to 200.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60526 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Grange Park, Cook County, Illinois, home to 13,576 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 1,909 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60526 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,308 (50% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,542. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $439,800 (129% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 72.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,439.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60526 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 60526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Grange Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60526.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
15 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 60526, La Grange Park, 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
13,576
Population
7.1
Area (sq mi)
1,909
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60526?
44.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
9.2%
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?
$120,308
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$59,542
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60526 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
La Grange Park, 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)
$120,308 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
5,641housing units
5,641
Total Housing Units
5,297
Occupied Units
344
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,800
Median Home Value
+129% vs state ZIP avg
$1,439
Median Rent
1956
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60526 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 155 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 162 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 178 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 182 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 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 203 business establishments in ZIP 60526, employing approximately 1,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,804,000.
203
Businesses
1,746
Employees
$87.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 21 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 60526 vs 60154 →
ZIP 60526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60525
La Grange (60525)
31,168 residents
- 60513
Brookfield (60513)
19,047 residents
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
16,773 residents
- 60546
Riverside (60546)
15,668 residents
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
13,576 residents
- 60558
Western Springs (60558)
12,960 residents
- 60534 10,649
Lyons (60534)
10,649 residents
- 60162 8,111
Hillside (60162)
8,111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60526 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60558
Western Springs (60558)
$230,255 median income
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
$120,308 median income
- 60525
La Grange (60525)
$116,918 median income
- 60546
Riverside (60546)
$113,533 median income
- 60513
Brookfield (60513)
$110,338 median income
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
$98,954 median income
- 60104 $79,513
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60162 $72,320
Hillside (60162)
$72,320 median income
- 60534 $70,890
Lyons (60534)
$70,890 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60526 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60154 | Westchester, IL | 16,773 | 1.4 mi |
| 60513 | Brookfield, IL | 19,047 | 1.5 mi |
| 60155 | Broadview, IL | 7,927 | 2.0 mi |
| 60525 | La Grange, IL | 31,168 | 3.3 mi |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 12,960 | 2.3 mi |
| 60104 | Bellwood, IL | 19,038 | 3.5 mi |
| 60546 | Riverside, IL | 15,668 | 2.7 mi |
| 60141 | Hines, IL | 224 | 2.6 mi |
| 60162 | Hillside, IL | 8,111 | 2.9 mi |
| 60534 | Lyons, IL | 10,649 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60526, 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 (13,576 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 60526 in?
ZIP code 60526 (La Grange Park) 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 60526?
ZIP code 60526 in La Grange Park, IL has a population of 13,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60526?
The median household income in ZIP 60526 is $120,308, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60526?
The median home value in ZIP 60526 is $439,800, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60526 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60526?
ZIP code 60526 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 1,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60526 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Health care and social assistance (35), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60526 increased by 10.2% 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 60526?
In ZIP code 60526, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% 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 60526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60526 is 28.9 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 60526?
In ZIP code 60526, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60526 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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