60070 ZIP Code
Prospect Heights, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60070 |
| City/Town: | Prospect Heights |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,721 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,054 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,474 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,429 |
| Median Home Value: | $332,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1037, -87.9290 |
Population Information (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,721 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,939 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,782 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,111 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 653 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,152 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 813 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 474 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,260 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,478 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,941 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,042 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,066 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,501 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 957 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 273 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $332,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,313 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,429 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,230 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 199 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,089 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,141 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,518 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,326 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 696 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,315 | 20.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,064 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 855 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,905 | 25.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,357 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60070 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,054 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,678 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,474 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,859 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,406 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 453 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,744 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,424 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 584 | 6.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 398 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,680 | 67.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 189 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,184 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,623 | 16.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,045 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,556 | 22.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,041 | 32.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,312 | 27.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 520 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60070 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 205 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 63 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 194 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 570 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 775 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,148 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 755 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,113 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 504 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 903 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60070 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,572 | 66.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,147 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 188 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,233 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60070 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 439 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,775 | 21.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 850 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 548 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 359 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,317 | 15.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,566 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 787 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 364 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 118 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,217 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,761 | 62.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,176 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,451 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60070 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,128 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,808 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,045 | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 293 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 105 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 413 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60070 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,523 | 39.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 694 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 524 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 881 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 505 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,302 | 20.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60070 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 75 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 219 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 568 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,361 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,763 | 27.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,227 | 19.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 837 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 198 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 135 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60070 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 102 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,140 | 17.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,437 | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,589 | 24.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 728 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 433 | 6.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60070 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,389 | 70.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 135 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,463 | 23.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 128 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 115 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60070 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 274 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,436 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,454 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,066 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60070 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 55 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 91 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 637 | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 456 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 581 | 14.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,282 | 31.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 970 | 23.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60070 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,320 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,059 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,313 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,230 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,186 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,152 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 964 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,589 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,785 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,006 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60070 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,224 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,955 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,374 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 357 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 415 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,529 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60070 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,965 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 306 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 151 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,431 | 48.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 703 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 374 | 12.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,399 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 357 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,668 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,424 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 91 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 693 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 640 | 44.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60070 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,701 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,815 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,177 | 64.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 430 | 23.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 199 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 208 | 11.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60070 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,634 | 61.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 124 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,087 | 4908.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,087 | 4908.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,087 | 4908.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,263 | 1825.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 203 | 163.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,462 | 1985.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 28.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60070 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,610 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,153 | 42.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,457 | 57.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,250 | 29.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,377 | 23.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 644 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 186 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60070 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,230 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,858 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Prospect Heights, IL60070