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Palatine, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60067, 60074.
Population
66,293
Land area
14.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,696
ZIP codes
2
Palatine and its ZIP codes
Palatine at a glance
- Palatine is about 21 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $97,819 a year, 17% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $355,600 (35% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,549 a month.
Local data for Palatine, IL
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools21
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks17
- Post Offices2
- Parks37
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants178
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Palatine, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,819
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$355,600
Median rent
$1,549/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
51.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,052), Mexican Americans (10,161), Irish Americans (8,014).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Palatine.
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
$35.97B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$187M
2,611 loans, 21,733 jobs reported
How people get to work
Palatine, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palatine, 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
81° / 13°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palatine, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Palatine
2 in or overlapping Palatine. Population shown
Cities near Palatine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling MeadowsCity | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| InvernessVillage | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Arlington HeightsVillage | 2.8 mi | 16.6 |
| Hoffman EstatesVillage | 4.8 mi | 20.5 |
| Deer ParkVillage | 5 mi | 3.7 |
| SchaumburgVillage | 5.2 mi | 19.4 |
| Prospect HeightsCity | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| KildeerVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.3 |
| BarringtonVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.6 |
| South BarringtonVillage | 5.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Mount ProspectVillage | 5.7 mi | 10.7 |
| Buffalo GroveVillage | 5.8 mi | 9.6 |
| WheelingVillage | 5.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Long GroveVillage | 6.6 mi | 12.4 |
| Lake ZurichVillage | 6.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Elk Grove VillageVillage | 7.2 mi | 11.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palatine, IL in?
- Palatine is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Palatine, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palatine include 60067, 60074.
- What is the population of Palatine, IL?
- About 66,293 people live in Palatine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palatine?
- Nearby places include Rolling Meadows (2.4 mi), Inverness (2.6 mi), Arlington Heights (2.8 mi), Hoffman Estates (4.8 mi), Deer Park (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023