City

Palos Hills, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥18,139Population
💰$83,969Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$259,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 4.8%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.4%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic10.7%
Black4.8%
Asian1.8%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma256 (2.1%)
HS Graduate4,738 (39.3%)
Some College1,123 (9.3%)
Associates1,477 (12.2%)
Bachelors1,333 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree3,132 (26%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,969 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$259,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,267/mo
Total Housing Units7,885
Vacant Units558

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
50%
About Palos Hills, IL

Palos Hills is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,139 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Palos Hills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,969 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Palos Hills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,267 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palos Hills is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palos Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60465 18,139 $83,969 $259,200 $1,267 4.4% 37.0% 79.6%