| ZIP Code | 60005 |
|---|---|
| City | Arlington Heights |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 224/464/630/708/773/ |
| Elevation | 707 ft |
| Latitude | 42.064472 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.98669 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 328 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,366 (16.4%) |
| Some College | 1,376 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 1,904 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,649 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,883 (57.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,304 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $376,200 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,621/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,511 |
| Vacant Units | 913 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,511 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 913 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 60005 is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 29,022, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 60005 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,304 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60005 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $376,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,621 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 60005 is primarily White (71.21%). Residents are highly educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60005 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 60005 in Arlington Heights, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,022 residents, a median household income of $100,304, and a median home value of $376,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.