60712 ZIP Code — Lincolnwood, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60712 is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 2.69 square miles and serves a population of 13,268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773.

About ZIP code 60712

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($99,390) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60712 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,268

population

2.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincolnwood	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,268
Population density	4,932 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	2.69 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0062
Longitude	-87.7362
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	773

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,268

Population

4,932

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$99,390

Median household income

$49,609

Per capita income

$450,700

Median home value

$3,272

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

4,256

Housing units

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

342

Under 5

356

451

5–9

470

508

10–14

529

364

15–19

379

207

20–24

215

412

25–34

430

1,034

35–44

1,077

694

45–54

723

288

55–59

299

356

60–64

370

779

65–74

812

617

75–84

642

448

85+

466

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,141	23.7%
18 and over	10,127	76.3%
65 and over	3,764	28.4%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.3%

Asian 22%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,924	64.3%
Asian	3,046	22%
Two or more races	670	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	606	4.4%
Black or African American	466	3.4%
Other race	155	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 23.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	23.6%
Median income	$99,390

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 44.8%

$500k–$1M 34.0%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,700
Median rent / month	$3,272
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	18.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	38.2%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.9%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,909	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	97	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	616	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,047	22.4%
Households with children under 18	1,531	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,439	52.2%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	18.5%
Married	64.6%	61.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	3.9%	11.6%
Divorced	4.9%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 17.0%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 35.6%

Graduate / professional 21.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	57.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	4.1%
Kindergarten	106	3.2%
Elementary school	1,592	47.8%
High school	680	20.4%
College / grad school	814	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Professional & management 13.0%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Other services 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.7%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.1%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	12.8%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	9.5%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	376	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,570	94.7%
Spanish	1,803	14.3%
Other Indo-European	297	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	622	4.9%
Other languages	600	4.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,731	65.8%
Born in same state	8,506	64.1%
Born in different state	7,194	54.2%
Foreign born	225	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	4,537	34.2%
Not a US citizen	3,824	84.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	530	4%
Arab	356	2.7%
French	220	1.7%
Irish	78	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	48	0.4%
English	33	0.2%
Polish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	90.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60712

What city is ZIP code 60712 in?

ZIP code 60712 is primarily assigned to Lincolnwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60712 in?

ZIP code 60712 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60712 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 60712 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60712?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 60712 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 60712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 60712 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 60712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 60712 in?

ZIP code 60712 observes the CST timezone.