| ZIP Code | 60068 |
|---|---|
| City | Park Ridge |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 224/773/847 |
| Elevation | 639 ft |
| Latitude | 42.013588 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.844655 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.6% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 322 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,384 (12.7%) |
| Some College | 1,381 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 2,748 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,406 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,362 (65.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $138,201 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $539,700 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,511/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,999 |
| Vacant Units | 834 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,999 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 834 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 60068 is located in Park Ridge, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 39,227, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 60068 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $138,201 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60068 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $539,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,511 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60068 is primarily White (82.78%). Residents are highly educated — 70.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60068 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 60068 in Park Ridge, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39,227 residents, a median household income of $138,201, and a median home value of $539,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.