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Park Ridge, IL
60068
60068 ZIP Code — Park Ridge, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60068 is located in
Park Ridge ,
Illinois ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 7.31 square miles and serves a population of
39,332 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 847/773/224 .
About ZIP code 60068
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 $519,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($138,196) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 60068 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
39,332
Population density
5,381 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
7.31 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
42.0158
Longitude
-87.8428
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
847/773/224
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.8%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
30.9%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
24.6%
9.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$138,196
Median household income
$519,200
Median home value
$1,487
Median monthly rent
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 9,225 23.5% 18 and over 30,107 76.5% 65 and over 8,044 20.5% Median age 45.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 33,503 81.6% Asian 2,495 6.1% Two or more races 2,299 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 1,745 4.2% Other race 569 1.4% Black or African American 437 1.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 29 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.8%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
30.9%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
24.6%
9.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 3.2% $35k–$50k 5.3% $50k–$75k 9.3% $75k–$100k 10.2% $100k–$150k 15.8% $150k–$200k 11.9% $200k+ 34.9% Median income $138,196
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $519,200 Median rent / month $1,487 Owner occupied 85.1% Renter occupied 14.9% Vacant 6.0% Single-family detached 71.0% Large apartment buildings 10.4% Mobile homes 0.3% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 3.6% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 5.1% 1980–1989 3.3% 1970–1979 11.6% 1960–1969 17.7% 1950–1959 25.7% 1940–1949 7.9% 1939 or earlier 16.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 6.5% 2 bedrooms 20.4% 3 bedrooms 39.5% 4 bedrooms 24.8% 5+ bedrooms 7.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 33.7% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 16.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 86.6% Electricity 10.7% Propane / LP gas 0.8% No fuel used 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 9,173 60.3% Cohabiting couple 470 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 1,902 12.5% Female householder, no spouse 3,666 24.1% Households with children under 18 4,985 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 5,481 36.0% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.8% 22.6% Married 63.7% 57.1% Separated 1.2% 1.4% Widowed 2.6% 8.6% Divorced 5.8% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
26.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.2% Bachelor's or higher 63.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 863 8.9% Kindergarten 646 6.7% Elementary school 4,221 43.7% High school 2,209 22.9% College / grad school 1,717 17.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
16.4%
Finance & real estate
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 61.3% Service 7.2% Sales & office 20.9% Natural resources & construction 4.7% Production & transportation 5.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.1% Government 10.0% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.5% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 10.5% Walk 2.1% Work from home 19.5% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
8.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.6% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 1.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.6% High blood pressure 29.3% High cholesterol 32.7% Diabetes 7.8% Heart disease 5.7% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 8.3% Arthritis 23.4% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.0% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 9.6% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 18.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.7% Depression 14.6% Fair or poor health 9.3% Poor mental health 9.8% Poor physical health 7.2% No health insurance 7.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 75.1% Cholesterol screening 93.7% Teeth loss 7.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,237 4.1%
Disability % Any disability 8.3% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 4.5% 65 and over 25.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.9% Public insurance 22.7% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 37,096 94.3% Spanish 2,059 5.6% Other Indo-European 205 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 1,367 3.7% Other languages 333 0.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 33,764 85.8% Born in same state 33,275 84.6% Born in different state 28,114 71.5% Foreign born 489 1.2% Naturalized citizen 5,568 14.2% Not a US citizen 4,458 80.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 6,712 17.1% French 2,258 5.7% Arab 1,284 3.3% Polish 679 1.7% English 397 1%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 216 0.5% Dutch 153 0.4% Irish 138 0.4% German 75 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 95.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60068
What city is ZIP code 60068 in?
ZIP code 60068 is primarily assigned to Park Ridge, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60068 in?
ZIP code 60068 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60068?
64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 60068 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 60068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60068?
The median household income in ZIP code 60068 is $138,196, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60068?
The median home value in ZIP code 60068 is $519,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 60068 in?
ZIP code 60068 observes the CST timezone.
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