60008 ZIP Code — Rolling Meadows, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60008 is located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 5.13 square miles and serves a population of 22,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847/630.
About ZIP code 60008
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $89,205. The poverty rate of 7% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,863
population
5.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60008
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,863 |
| Population density | 4,457 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0762 |
| Longitude | -88.0279 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 224/847/630 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.3% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
22,863
Population
4,457
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$89,205
Median household income
$41,893
Per capita income
$275,800
Median home value
$1,477
Median monthly rent
71.4%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
6,688
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
842
Under 5
828
691
5–9
678
639
10–14
627
602
15–19
592
781
20–24
768
1,822
25–34
1,789
1,488
35–44
1,462
1,513
45–54
1,486
887
55–59
872
621
60–64
611
1,027
65–74
1,009
381
75–84
375
238
85+
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,013 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,850 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,264 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17%
Other race
10.2%
Asian
9.1%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black or African American
2.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,513 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,675 | 17% |
| Other race | 2,818 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 2,498 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,271 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 763 | 2.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.3% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $89,205 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
33.6%
$300k–$500k
28.4%
$500k–$1M
11.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,477 |
| Owner occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter occupied | 28.6% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 52.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.5% |
| Electricity | 16.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,349 | 49.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 507 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,443 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,458 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,752 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,479 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 26.5% |
| Married | 52.8% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 367 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 315 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,913 | 39.6% |
| High school | 970 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,267 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
11.3%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Construction
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.7% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 584 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 23.4% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,193 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 3,564 | 16.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,086 | 9.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 881 | 4.2% |
| Other languages | 541 | 2.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,534 | 72.3% |
| Born in same state | 15,862 | 69.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,645 | 59.7% |
| Foreign born | 672 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,329 | 27.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,750 | 43.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,481 | 6.5% |
| French | 767 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 542 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 464 | 2% |
| Irish | 115 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.2% |
| English | 46 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 39 | 0.2% |
| German | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60008
What city is ZIP code 60008 in?
ZIP code 60008 is primarily assigned to Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60008 in?
ZIP code 60008 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60008?
ZIP code 60008 has an estimated population of 22,863 residents, with a density of 4,458 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60008?
The median household income in ZIP code 60008 is $89,205, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60008?
The median home value in ZIP code 60008 is $275,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 60008 in?
ZIP code 60008 observes the CST timezone.