ZIP Code 60526

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La Grange Park · Cook County · Illinois

Population
13,576

1,909/sq mi

Median income
$120,308

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$439,800

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
57.3%

Median age 44

Land area
7.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 60526 in La Grange Park, Illinois has a population of 13,576. The median household income is $120,308, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $439,800, 58% above the US average. 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.1 square miles in La Grange Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 13,576 residents, producing a population density of 1,909 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60526 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60526 sits at $120,308 (50% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $59,542. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $439,800 (129% above the state average) with median rent at $1,439 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60526.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,576

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

1,909

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60526?

44.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$120,308

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$59,542

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,641

Total Housing Units

5,297

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$439,800

Median Home Value

+129% vs state

$1,439

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for La Grange Park, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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