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 High-density area
- $84,799
- Median income Above-median income area
- $332,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60707 (Elmwood Park, IL) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.1 in 2023 to 183.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,030. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $332,000 (73% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 66.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,333.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60707 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 60707
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmwood Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60707.
- Construction
Construction
153 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60707?
41.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
26.1%
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?
$84,799
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,979housing units
16,979
Total Housing Units
15,990
Occupied Units
989
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$332,000
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60707 vs 60634 →
ZIP 60707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
90,407 residents
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
74,298 residents
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
42,920 residents
- 60302 32,108
Oak Park (60302)
32,108 residents
- 60160 25,432
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60706 23,134
Harwood Heights (60706)
23,134 residents
- 60304 17,231
Oak Park (60304)
17,231 residents
- 60130 14,167
Forest Park (60130)
14,167 residents
- 60305 11,172
River Forest (60305)
11,172 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60707 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60707 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
- 60304
Oak Park (60304)
$136,178 median income
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
$100,680 median income
- 60301
Oak Park (60301)
$99,167 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
- 60130
Forest Park (60130)
$77,221 median income
- 60171
River Grove (60171)
$69,858 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60707, 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 (42,920 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 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.
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