| ZIP Code | 60056 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Prospect |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 224/464/630/708/773/ |
| Elevation | 664 ft |
| Latitude | 42.065378 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.93471 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.3% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,012 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,787 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 3,080 (8%) |
| Associates | 4,527 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,870 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,180 (49.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,168 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $376,300 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,456/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,202 |
| Vacant Units | 1,095 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,202 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,095 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 60056 is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 55,989, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 60056 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,168 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60056 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $376,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,456 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 60056 is majority White (63.34%). Residents are well-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60056 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 60056 in Mount Prospect, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 55,989 residents, a median household income of $104,168, and a median home value of $376,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.