ZIP Code 60712
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Lincolnwood · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 12,590
- Median income
- $109,731
- Median home value
- $496,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.5%
- Land area
- 6.9 sq mi
1,828/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
Chicago
ZIP code 60712 in Lincolnwood, Illinois has a population of 12,590. The median household income is $109,731, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $496,400, 78% above the US average. 56.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60712 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.9 square miles in Lincolnwood, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 12,590 residents, producing a population density of 1,828 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60712 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60712 sits at $109,731 (37% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $59,080. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $496,400 (159% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60712 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60712 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60712.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60712?
45.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
34.0%
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?
$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
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?
4,955
Total Housing Units
4,621
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60712 vs 60076 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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