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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
$84,530
Median income
$358,000
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,231. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $358,000 for a typical home value (87% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,300 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60706, 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 60706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harwood Heights, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60706.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60706?

44.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

40.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$84,530

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$44,231

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60706 ranks nationally

Harwood Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,530 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,755

Total Housing Units

9,404

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$358,000

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60706 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 60706 ranks #8 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 60706 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 60706 ranks #8 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.