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Skokie, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60076, 60077, 60203.
Population
66,219
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,580
ZIP codes
3
Skokie and its ZIP codes
Skokie at a glance
- Skokie is about 29 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $95,337, 14% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,200 (47% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,552 a month.
Local data for Skokie, IL
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools27
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks25
- Post Offices2
- Parks54
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants202
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies21
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Skokie, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,337
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$387,200
Median rent
$1,552/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
53.8%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (5,600), German Americans (4,526), Indian Americans (3,840).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Skokie.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
$321M
4,091 loans, 37,830 jobs reported
How people get to work
Skokie, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Skokie, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Skokie, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Skokie
3 in or overlapping Skokie. Population shown
Cities near Skokie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LincolnwoodVillage | 2 mi | 2.7 |
| Morton GroveVillage | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| EvanstonCity | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| GolfVillage | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| WilmetteVillage | 3 mi | 5.4 |
| NilesVillage | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| KenilworthVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WinnetkaVillage | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| NorthfieldVillage | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Park RidgeCity | 5.6 mi | 7.1 |
| GlenviewVillage | 5.8 mi | 14.5 |
| Harwood HeightsVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| NorridgeVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| GlencoeVillage | 7 mi | 3.7 |
| RosemontVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| NorthbrookVillage | 7.9 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Skokie, IL in?
- Skokie is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Skokie, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Skokie include 60076, 60077, 60203.
- What is the population of Skokie, IL?
- About 66,219 people live in Skokie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Skokie?
- Nearby places include Lincolnwood (2 mi), Morton Grove (2.4 mi), Evanston (2.5 mi), Golf (3 mi), Wilmette (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023