60056 ZIP Code — Mount Prospect, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60056 is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 10.87 square miles and serves a population of 56,651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224/630/708/773.
About ZIP code 60056
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $100,850. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
56,651
population
10.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60056 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60056
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mount Prospect | Acceptable |
| Mount Prospect | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60016 Des Plaines (1.9 mi)
60005 Arlington Heights (3 mi)
60070 Prospect Heights (3 mi)
60019 Des Plaines (3.6 mi)
60090 Wheeling (4.3 mi)
60004 Arlington Heights (4.5 mi)
60018 Des Plaines (4.6 mi)
60026 Glenview (4.9 mi)
60068 Park Ridge (5.3 mi)
60025 Glenview (5.4 mi)
60062 Northbrook (5.9 mi)
60173 Schaumburg (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,651 |
| Population density | 5,212 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0627 |
| Longitude | -87.9255 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 847/224/630/708/773 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
56,651
Population
5,212
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$100,850
Median household income
$47,470
Per capita income
$367,200
Median home value
$1,370
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
16,564
Housing units
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,777
Under 5
1,782
1,469
5–9
1,473
1,903
10–14
1,908
1,580
15–19
1,585
991
20–24
994
3,982
25–34
3,994
3,755
35–44
3,767
4,115
45–54
4,128
1,617
55–59
1,622
1,932
60–64
1,938
2,800
65–74
2,809
1,613
75–84
1,618
748
85+
751
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,423 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 44,228 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 10,339 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.4%
Asian
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Other race
7.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,435 | 60.4% |
| Asian | 7,763 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,021 | 11% |
| Other race | 4,557 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,925 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,595 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 359 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k+
14.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.0% |
| $200k+ | 14.2% |
| Median income | $100,850 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
57.4%
$500k–$1M
15.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,370 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.3% |
| Electricity | 21.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,484 | 56.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,115 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,492 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,993 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,813 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,477 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 23.6% |
| Married | 60.3% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 864 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 540 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,214 | 42.3% |
| High school | 2,980 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,742 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Professional & management
12.6%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Retail trade
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Construction
6.6%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.4% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.7% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.3% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 5.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
8.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 14.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 10.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,174 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,092 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 8,701 | 16.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,719 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4,054 | 7.6% |
| Other languages | 1,699 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,674 | 70.0% |
| Born in same state | 39,210 | 69.2% |
| Born in different state | 33,673 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 464 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,977 | 30.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,193 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,928 | 10.5% |
| French | 2,493 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 1,974 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 540 | 1% |
| English | 359 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 293 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 260 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 204 | 0.4% |
| German | 73 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60056
What part of Mount Prospect is ZIP code 60056?
ZIP code 60056 covers a portion of Mount Prospect, Illinois, within Cook County.
What county is ZIP code 60056 in?
ZIP code 60056 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60056?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60056?
The median home value in ZIP code 60056 is $367,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 60056?
ZIP code 60056 has an estimated population of 56,651 residents, with a density of 5,214 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60056?
The median household income in ZIP code 60056 is $100,850, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60056 in?
ZIP code 60056 observes the CST timezone.