City

Hickory Hills, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥14,674Population
💰$85,360Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$278,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 14.6%Black: 3.5%Asian: 5.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic14.6%
Black3.5%
Asian5.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma374 (4.1%)
HS Graduate2,562 (28%)
Some College920 (10.1%)
Associates1,516 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,430 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree2,351 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College10.1%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,360 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$278,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,112/mo
Total Housing Units5,745
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Hickory Hills, IL

Hickory Hills is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,674 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Hickory Hills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,360 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hickory Hills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,112 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hickory Hills is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.78%).

Hickory Hills, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Hickory Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60457 14,674 $85,360 $278,000 $1,112 4.8% 41.3% 71.7%