Harwood Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60706
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,134
- 3,020/sq mi High-density area
- $84,530
- Median income Above-median income area
- $358,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harwood Heights pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,020
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60706 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 60706 (Harwood Heights, IL) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.8 in 2023 to 179.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harwood Heights, Cook County, Illinois, with 23,134 residents across 7.7 square miles, a density of 3,020 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,530 (6% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,231. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $358,000 (87% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 73.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,300.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60706 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 60706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harwood Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60706.
- Construction
Construction
181 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
125 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 55
Health care and social assistance
55 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 60706, Harwood 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
23,134
Population
7.7
Area (sq mi)
3,020
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60706?
44.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
40.5%
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?
$84,530
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$44,231
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60706 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Harwood Heights, 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)
$84,530 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
9,755housing units
9,755
Total Housing Units
9,404
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,000
Median Home Value
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$1,300
Median Rent
1964
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60706 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 142 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 149 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 164 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 176 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 180 |
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 828 business establishments in ZIP 60706, employing approximately 7,647 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,412,000.
828
Businesses
7,647
Employees
$310.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 181 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 126 | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 125 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 60706 vs 60656 →
ZIP 60706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
74,298 residents
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
54,093 residents
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
42,920 residents
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
37,475 residents
- 60714
Niles (60714)
29,931 residents
- 60631 28,641
Chicago (60631)
28,641 residents
- 60656 27,613
Chicago (60656)
27,613 residents
- 60706 23,134
Harwood Heights (60706)
23,134 residents
- 60176 11,795
Schiller Park (60176)
11,795 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60706 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60305
River Forest (60305)
$146,786 median income
- 60068
Park Ridge (60068)
$143,222 median income
- 60631
Chicago (60631)
$115,000 median income
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
$98,860 median income
- 60656
Chicago (60656)
$95,766 median income
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
$88,533 median income
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
$84,799 median income
- 60706
Harwood Heights (60706)
$84,530 median income
- 60714
Niles (60714)
$75,800 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60706 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60656 | Chicago, IL | 27,613 | 0.9 mi |
| 60634 | Chicago, IL | 74,298 | 1.3 mi |
| 60631 | Chicago, IL | 28,641 | 2.1 mi |
| 60707 | Elmwood Park, IL | 42,920 | 3.0 mi |
| 60176 | Schiller Park, IL | 11,795 | 2.7 mi |
| 60171 | River Grove, IL | 10,246 | 2.9 mi |
| 60630 | Chicago, IL | 54,093 | 3.1 mi |
| 60714 | Niles, IL | 29,931 | 4.4 mi |
| 60305 | River Forest, IL | 11,172 | 4.8 mi |
| 60068 | Park Ridge, IL | 37,475 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60706, 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 (23,134 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 60706 in?
ZIP code 60706 (Harwood 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 60706?
ZIP code 60706 in Harwood Heights, IL has a population of 23,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60706?
The median household income in ZIP 60706 is $84,530, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60706?
The median home value in ZIP 60706 is $358,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60706 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60706?
ZIP code 60706 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 7,647 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60706 are: Construction (181), Retail trade (126), Transportation and warehousing (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60706 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 60706?
In ZIP code 60706, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 60706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60706 is 32.1 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 60706?
In ZIP code 60706, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60706 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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