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ZIP Code 60070
Prospect Heights, IL, Cook County
Population
15,496
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,898
City
Prospect Heights
ZIP 60070 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 60070 at a glance
- ZIP 60070 (Prospect Heights) is about 17 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,775, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,000 (30% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,475 a month.
Local data for ZIP 60070
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 60070, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,775
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$343,000
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,475/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
41.0%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
26.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
412
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,603
$73.69M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.65M
472 loans
Campaign donations
$77.58K
26% D, 44% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 60070, 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° / 18°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 60070, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 60070
ZIP codes near 60070
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 60090Wheeling | 1.7 mi | 9 |
| 60004Arlington Heights | 1.9 mi | 11.1 |
| 60056Mount Prospect | 3 mi | 10.9 |
| 60005Arlington Heights | 3.7 mi | 6.6 |
| 60016Des Plaines | 4.3 mi | 12.1 |
| 60074Palatine | 4.4 mi | 7.1 |
| 60089Buffalo Grove | 4.5 mi | 9.8 |
| 60008Rolling Meadows | 4.9 mi | 5.1 |
| 60026Glenview | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| 60015Riverwoods | 5.6 mi | 13.6 |
| 60062Northbrook | 5.7 mi | 18.9 |
| 60069Lincolnshire | 6.5 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 60070?
- ZIP code 60070 is in Prospect Heights, IL (Cook County).
- What county is ZIP code 60070 in?
- ZIP code 60070 is mostly in Cook County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 60070?
- About 15,496 people live in the 60070 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.