PlainZIP

Lincolnwood, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60712

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

12,590
1,828/sq mi
$109,731
Median income
$496,400
Median home value
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincolnwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,828
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60712 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincolnwood, Cook County, Illinois, home to 12,590 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 1,828 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,731 (37% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $59,080. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $496,400 (159% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 60712 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincolnwood, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60712.

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 60712, Lincolnwood, 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

12,590

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

1,828

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60712?

45.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

34.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 27.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$109,731

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$59,080

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60712 ranks nationally

Lincolnwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,731 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,955

Total Housing Units

4,621

Occupied Units

334

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$496,400

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1958

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60712 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 128
2021 +6.8% 137
2022 +7.2% 147
2023 +5.3% 155
2024 +7.3% 166

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 707 business establishments in ZIP 60712, employing approximately 10,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $557,128,000.

707

Businesses

10,293

Employees

$557.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 132 18.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 15.1%
Retail trade 77 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 62 8.8%
Construction 57 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 49 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.2%
Wholesale trade 35 5.0%
Finance and insurance 34 4.8%
Manufacturing 23 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.7%
Information 15 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Educational services 5 0.7%

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 60712 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 60712 ranks #0 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 60712 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 60712 ranks #4 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
60076 Skokie, IL 33,415 2.1 mi
60646 Chicago, IL 27,177 1.6 mi
60645 Chicago, IL 45,274 2.0 mi
60659 Chicago, IL 38,104 1.8 mi
60077 Skokie, IL 26,825 2.4 mi
60630 Chicago, IL 54,093 2.6 mi
60203 Evanston, IL 4,523 3.1 mi
60625 Chicago, IL 78,651 2.8 mi
60626 Chicago, IL 50,139 3.3 mi
60202 Evanston, IL 31,361 2.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60712 in? ▼
ZIP code 60712 (Lincolnwood) 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 60712? ▼
ZIP code 60712 in Lincolnwood, IL has a population of 12,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60712 is $109,731, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60712 is $496,400, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60712 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60712? ▼
ZIP code 60712 has 707 business establishments employing approximately 10,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60712? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60712 are: Health care and social assistance (132), Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Retail trade (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60712? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60712 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 60712? ▼
In ZIP code 60712, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% 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 60712? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60712 is 28.5 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 60712? ▼
In ZIP code 60712, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60712 is 6.3% 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.