60074 ZIP Code
Palatine, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60074 |
| City/Town: | Palatine |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,222 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,287 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,553 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,957 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1315, -88.0263 |
Population Information (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,222 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,452 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,770 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,524 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,653 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,532 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,331 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,123 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,701 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,658 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,855 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,172 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,551 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,116 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,625 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 381 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,389 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,957 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,237 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 720 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,821 | 62.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,416 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,059 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,600 | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,286 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,224 | 20.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,306 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,538 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,864 | 27.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,241 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,287 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,248 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,958 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,553 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,445 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,433 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,012 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,436 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,419 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,845 | 9.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,144 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,727 | 58.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,007 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 301 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,023 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 326 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,452 | 20.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,386 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,134 | 24.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,182 | 32.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,214 | 27.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 390 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,565 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60074 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 502 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 240 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 737 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,184 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,462 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,643 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,851 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,370 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,885 | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,363 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60074 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,375 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,436 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 357 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 116 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 417 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,505 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60074 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,181 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,395 | 16.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 658 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,202 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,506 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 373 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,473 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,791 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,701 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,895 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 905 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 308 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,510 | 84.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,415 | 62.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,408 | 30.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,712 | 15.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60074 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,139 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,476 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,727 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 437 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 362 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,561 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60074 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,519 | 36.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,652 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,406 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,653 | 24.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 879 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,648 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 68 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60074 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 100 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 489 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,544 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,294 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,793 | 32.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,583 | 17.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,315 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 432 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 407 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60074 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 343 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,918 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,695 | 38.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,211 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,449 | 16.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 341 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60074 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,338 | 72.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 196 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,390 | 23.8% | 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: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 271 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60074 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 700 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,244 | 36.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,332 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,961 | 13.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60074 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 102 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 273 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,193 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,335 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,699 | 19.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,534 | 40.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 645 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,066 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $809 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,389 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,237 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,800 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,673 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,646 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,572 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,553 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,805 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60074 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,779 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,502 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,673 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 285 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,201 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,635 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60074 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,703 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 515 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 700 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,866 | 44.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,810 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,812 | 20.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,105 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 829 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,222 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,807 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 539 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,645 | 43.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,623 | 42.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60074 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,227 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,441 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,494 | 64.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,695 | 31.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 825 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 252 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,723 | 71.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 273 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,499 | 3845.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,499 | 3845.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,499 | 3845.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3,126 | 1145.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 269 | 98.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 7.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,842 | 1773.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 33.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60074 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,698 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,821 | 54.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,877 | 45.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,347 | 26.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,332 | 15.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 969 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 229 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60074 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,237 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,894 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Palatine, IL60074