| ZIP Code | 60016 |
|---|---|
| City | Des Plaines |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 224/773/847 |
| Elevation | 637 ft |
| Latitude | 42.052719 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.892061 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,335 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,014 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 3,428 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 5,334 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 3,596 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,369 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,044 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,700 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,613 |
| Vacant Units | 1,766 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,613 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,766 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 60016 is located in Des Plaines, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 60,520, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 60016 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,044 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60016 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,406 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 60016 is majority White (51.81%). Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60016 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 60016 in Des Plaines, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 60,520 residents, a median household income of $84,044, and a median home value of $300,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.