60162 ZIP Code — Hillside, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60162 is located in Hillside, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.17 square miles and serves a population of 8,213 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 630/708/847/312/815.
About ZIP code 60162
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 $228,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $68,250. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,213
population
3.17
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60162 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60162
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hillside | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,213 |
| Population density | 2,591 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8649 |
| Longitude | -87.9015 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 630/708/847/312/815 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
8,213
Population
2,591
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$68,250
Median household income
$32,511
Per capita income
$228,600
Median home value
$1,421
Median monthly rent
61.4%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
1,914
Housing units
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
217
Under 5
228
137
5–9
144
278
10–14
292
203
15–19
214
190
20–24
199
643
25–34
674
440
35–44
461
491
45–54
515
317
55–59
332
394
60–64
414
370
65–74
389
158
75–84
165
170
85+
178
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,515 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 6,698 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,430 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
40.9%
White
21%
Hispanic or Latino
18.1%
Other race
15.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,101 | 40.9% |
| White | 2,105 | 21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,810 | 18.1% |
| Other race | 1,589 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 249 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 114 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $68,250 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
63.9%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,421 |
| Owner occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter occupied | 38.6% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 64.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 25.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 43.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.1% |
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,122 | 37.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 96 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 674 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,069 | 36.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 699 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,087 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.7% | 39.0% |
| Married | 40.6% | 38.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 146 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 751 | 40.8% |
| High school | 346 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 557 | 30.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.3%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Retail trade
7.8%
Other services
6.5%
Construction
6.1%
Professional & management
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
3.3%
Public administration
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.6% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 25.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 3.4% |
| Public transit | 6.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
2.7%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
2.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 13.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 329 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.6% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,768 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,452 | 18.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,010 | 13.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 382 | 4.9% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,616 | 80.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,527 | 79.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,624 | 68.5% |
| Foreign born | 89 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,597 | 19.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 545 | 34.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 497 | 6.1% |
| French | 61 | 0.7% |
| English | 53 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60162
What city is ZIP code 60162 in?
ZIP code 60162 is primarily assigned to Hillside, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60162 in?
ZIP code 60162 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60162?
ZIP code 60162 has an estimated population of 8,213 residents, with a density of 2,588 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60162?
The median home value in ZIP code 60162 is $228,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60162?
The median household income in ZIP code 60162 is $68,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60162 in?
ZIP code 60162 observes the CST timezone.