60018 ZIP Code
Des Plaines, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60018 |
| City/Town: | Des Plaines |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,820 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,528 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,729 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,238 |
| Median Home Value: | $287,800 |
| Land Area: | 16.6 sq miles
42.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9789, -87.8943 |
Population Information (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,820 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,664 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,156 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,661 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,613 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,891 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,160 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,760 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,591 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,441 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,124 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,131 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,810 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,629 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,223 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 786 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $287,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,136 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,238 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,724 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 514 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,064 | 72.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,660 | 27.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,735 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,089 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,518 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,705 | 28.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,752 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,587 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,579 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,505 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60018 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,528 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,921 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,733 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,729 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,057 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,384 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 673 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,163 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,648 | 87.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,040 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 589 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 107 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,848 | 61.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 618 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 714 | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,818 | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,415 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,407 | 15.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,418 | 22.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,245 | 39.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,460 | 32.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 442 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,337 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60018 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 346 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 189 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 667 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 648 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,102 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,876 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,448 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,828 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 912 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 708 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60018 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,296 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,961 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 479 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 270 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 200 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 969 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60018 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,213 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,457 | 17.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 312 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,569 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,136 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 243 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 846 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,453 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,386 | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,564 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 905 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 279 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,206 | 84.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,116 | 59.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,367 | 32.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,201 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60018 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,679 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,095 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,032 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 274 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 133 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,112 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60018 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,611 | 54.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 742 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 154 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 266 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 879 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 285 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 803 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,498 | 14.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60018 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 221 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 475 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 676 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 986 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,490 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,552 | 24.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,650 | 25.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 629 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 544 | 5.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60018 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 434 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,025 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,667 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,512 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,385 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 215 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60018 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,956 | 81.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 115 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,574 | 16.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60018 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 590 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,031 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,752 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,351 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60018 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,002 | 14.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 187 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 133 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 289 | 4.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,242 | 31.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,833 | 40.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 321 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60018 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,997 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $845 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,136 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,724 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,098 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,043 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,663 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,178 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,409 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,284 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60018 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,960 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,952 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,907 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 264 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 689 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,420 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60018 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,001 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 386 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 276 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,628 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,911 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,800 | 25.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 629 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,407 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,839 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 237 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,172 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,430 | 50.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60018 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,481 | 91.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,073 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,599 | 77.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 349 | 16.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 147 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 125 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,640 | 61.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 235 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,180 | 4757.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,180 | 4757.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,180 | 4757.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,608 | 1109.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 138 | 58.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,738 | 2441.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 60 | 25.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60018 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,159 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,042 | 40.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,117 | 59.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,314 | 34.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,273 | 19.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,044 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 486 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60018 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,724 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,081 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Des Plaines, IL60018