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Elmwood Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60707

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

42,920
4,593/sq mi
$84,799
Median income
$332,000
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmwood Park pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
4,593
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60707 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmwood Park, Cook County, Illinois, with 42,920 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 4,593 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60707 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,799 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,030. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $332,000 (73% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,333 monthly, and 66.0% of units 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 41.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60707, 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 60707

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmwood Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60707.

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 60707, Elmwood 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

42,920

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

4,593

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60707?

41.2

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%

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?

$84,799

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$41,030

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60707 ranks nationally

Elmwood Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,799 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,979

Total Housing Units

15,990

Occupied Units

989

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$332,000

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1955

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60707 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 144
2021 +8.0% 156
2022 +10.8% 173
2023 +4.8% 181
2024 +1.4% 184

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 783 business establishments in ZIP 60707, employing approximately 6,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,581,000.

783

Businesses

6,357

Employees

$296.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 153 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 92 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 91 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 77 9.8%
Retail trade 72 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 65 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 6.1%
Finance and insurance 41 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.7%
Manufacturing 22 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.9%
Wholesale trade 12 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.3%
Information 8 1.0%

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 60707 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 60707 ranks #3 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 60707 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 60707 ranks #6 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
60634 Chicago, IL 74,298 1.7 mi
60171 River Grove, IL 10,246 1.6 mi
60305 River Forest, IL 11,172 2.0 mi
60301 Oak Park, IL 2,539 2.3 mi
60302 Oak Park, IL 32,108 2.1 mi
60706 Harwood Heights, IL 23,134 3.0 mi
60639 Chicago, IL 90,407 2.6 mi
60130 Forest Park, IL 14,167 3.9 mi
60304 Oak Park, IL 17,231 3.5 mi
60160 Melrose Park, IL 25,432 3.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60707 in? ▼
ZIP code 60707 (Elmwood 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 60707? ▼
ZIP code 60707 in Elmwood Park, IL has a population of 42,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60707? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60707 is $84,799, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60707? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60707 is $332,000, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60707? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60707 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60707? ▼
ZIP code 60707 has 783 business establishments employing approximately 6,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60707? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60707 are: Construction (153), Health care and social assistance (92), Transportation and warehousing (91). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60707? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60707 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 60707? ▼
In ZIP code 60707, 57.5% 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 60707? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60707 is 33.8 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 60707? ▼
In ZIP code 60707, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60707? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60707 is 10.1% 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.