| ZIP Code | 60712 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincolnwood |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 773 |
| Elevation | 607 ft |
| Latitude | 42.00543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.732959 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.5% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,446 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 346 (4%) |
| Associates | 1,149 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 561 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,031 (58%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,950 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $475,400 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo ↑ 85% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,987 |
| Vacant Units | 394 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,987 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 394 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 60712 is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 13,179, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 60712 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,950 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60712 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $475,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 60712 is majority White (60.47%). Residents are highly educated — 64.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60712 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 60712 in Lincolnwood, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,179 residents, a median household income of $107,950, and a median home value of $475,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.