| ZIP Code | 60004 |
|---|---|
| City | Arlington Heights |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 690 ft |
| Latitude | 42.11278 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.979542 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.7% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 272 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,480 (15.7%) |
| Some College | 2,188 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 4,007 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,247 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,664 (59.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,962 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,100 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,703/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,181 |
| Vacant Units | 953 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,181 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 953 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 60004 is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 51,884, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 60004 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,962 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60004 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,703 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 60004 is primarily White (72.33%). Residents are highly educated — 65.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60004 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 51,884 residents, a median household income of $124,962, and a median home value of $415,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.