City

Palos Heights, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥13,359Population
💰$105,389Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$343,700Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓51.5%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic10.1%
Black2.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads51.5% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,369 (24.2%)
Some College950 (9.7%)
Associates1,367 (13.9%)
Bachelors991 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree4,055 (41.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 41.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate41.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
56%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,389 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$343,700 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,119/mo
Total Housing Units5,501
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
51%
About Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,359 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Palos Heights is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,389 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Palos Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $343,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,119 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palos Heights is well-educated. 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.82%).

Palos Heights, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Palos Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60463 13,359 $105,389 $343,700 $2,119 3.7% 51.5% 94.0%