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Northbrook, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60062.
Population
34,585
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,611
ZIP codes
1
Northbrook and its ZIP codes
Northbrook at a glance
- Northbrook is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 54th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $157,782 a year, 89% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $652,300 (about 2.5 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $2,463 a month.
Local data for Northbrook, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northbrook, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$157,782
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$652,300
Median rent
$2,463/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
72.6%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,984), Irish Americans (3,342), Polish Americans (3,340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Northbrook.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$354M
3,365 loans, 36,532 jobs reported
How people get to work
Northbrook, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.8%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home32.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northbrook, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northbrook, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.7%
U.S. 33.3% -10.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Northbrook
1 in or overlapping Northbrook. Population shown
Cities near Northbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenviewVillage | 2.9 mi | 14.5 |
| NorthfieldVillage | 2.9 mi | 3.2 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| GlencoeVillage | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Highland ParkCity | 4.2 mi | 12.2 |
| WinnetkaVillage | 4.6 mi | 3.8 |
| RiverwoodsVillage | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| BannockburnVillage | 5 mi | 2 |
| WheelingVillage | 5.2 mi | 8.7 |
| GolfVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HighwoodCity | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Prospect HeightsCity | 5.9 mi | 4.2 |
| WilmetteVillage | 6.4 mi | 5.4 |
| KenilworthVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Morton GroveVillage | 6.5 mi | 5.1 |
| LincolnshireVillage | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northbrook, IL in?
- Northbrook is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Northbrook, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northbrook include 60062.
- What is the population of Northbrook, IL?
- About 34,585 people live in Northbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northbrook?
- Nearby places include Glenview (2.9 mi), Northfield (2.9 mi), Deerfield (2.9 mi), Glencoe (3.4 mi), Highland Park (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023