| ZIP Code | 60070 |
|---|---|
| City | Prospect Heights |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 312/464/630/708/847 |
| Elevation | 642 ft |
| Latitude | 42.103663 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.928972 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.4% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 592 (5.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,581 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 824 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 1,521 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 963 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,220 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,210 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $343,100 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,391/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,353 |
| Vacant Units | 163 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,353 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 163 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 60070 is located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 15,549, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 60070 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,210 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60070 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $343,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,391 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 60070 is majority White (54.61%). Residents are well-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60070 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 60070 in Prospect Heights, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,549 residents, a median household income of $91,210, and a median home value of $343,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.