60016 ZIP Code — Des Plaines, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60016 is located in Des Plaines, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 12.12 square miles and serves a population of 61,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224/773.
About ZIP code 60016
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $285,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $80,116.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
61,988
population
12.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60016 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60016
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Des Plaines | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60056 Mount Prospect (1.9 mi)
60019 Des Plaines (2.3 mi)
60068 Park Ridge (3.5 mi)
60018 Des Plaines (3.8 mi)
60026 Glenview (3.8 mi)
60025 Glenview (3.9 mi)
60070 Prospect Heights (4 mi)
60005 Arlington Heights (4.8 mi)
60053 Morton Grove (5.1 mi)
60631 Chicago (5.1 mi)
60090 Wheeling (5.2 mi)
60062 Northbrook (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 61,988 |
| Population density | 5,115 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0526 |
| Longitude | -87.8905 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 847/224/773 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
61,988
Population
5,115
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$80,116
Median household income
$40,916
Per capita income
$285,800
Median home value
$1,334
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
18,176
Housing units
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,604
Under 5
1,692
1,686
5–9
1,778
1,798
10–14
1,897
1,751
15–19
1,847
1,452
20–24
1,532
3,812
25–34
4,022
4,248
35–44
4,480
3,554
45–54
3,749
2,212
55–59
2,333
2,578
60–64
2,719
3,029
65–74
3,195
1,516
75–84
1,599
927
85+
978
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,771 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 49,217 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 11,244 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.6%
Asian
19.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
4.8%
Other race
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,233 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 13,252 | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,200 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,184 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,273 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 2,777 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 269 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $80,116 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k–$300k
29.7%
$300k–$500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $285,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,334 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 40.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.8% |
| Electricity | 19.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,635 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,280 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,299 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,049 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,135 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,960 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 28.3% |
| Married | 56.0% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,129 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 497 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,873 | 42.5% |
| High school | 2,964 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,364 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Professional & management
13.5%
Retail trade
13.3%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
2.0%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 6.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
12.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 14.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,355 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58,692 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 11,680 | 19.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,311 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5,926 | 10.1% |
| Other languages | 2,368 | 4.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,895 | 62.7% |
| Born in same state | 38,111 | 61.5% |
| Born in different state | 32,691 | 52.7% |
| Foreign born | 784 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 23,093 | 37.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 14,208 | 61.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,041 | 6.5% |
| French | 2,010 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 1,274 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 817 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 333 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 220 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 216 | 0.3% |
| English | 163 | 0.3% |
| German | 120 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60016
What part of Des Plaines is ZIP code 60016?
ZIP code 60016 covers a portion of Des Plaines, Illinois, within Cook County.
What county is ZIP code 60016 in?
ZIP code 60016 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60016?
ZIP code 60016 has an estimated population of 61,988 residents, with a density of 5,113 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60016?
The median home value in ZIP code 60016 is $285,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60016?
The median household income in ZIP code 60016 is $80,116, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60016 in?
ZIP code 60016 observes the CST timezone.