60074 ZIP Code — Palatine, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60074 is located in Palatine, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 7.10 square miles and serves a population of 37,222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.
About ZIP code 60074
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $78,287.
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 near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.
37,222
population
7.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60074 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60074
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palatine | Acceptable |
| Palatine | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60038 Palatine (1.4 mi)
60055 Palatine (1.4 mi)
60067 Palatine (2 mi)
60004 Arlington Heights (3.7 mi)
60195 Schaumburg (4.9 mi)
60173 Schaumburg (5.2 mi)
60089 Buffalo Grove (5.7 mi)
60047 Lake Zurich (5.7 mi)
60010 Barrington (5.9 mi)
60005 Arlington Heights (5.9 mi)
60179 Hoffman Estates (6.1 mi)
60090 Wheeling (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,222 |
| Population density | 5,243 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1276 |
| Longitude | -88.0504 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 847/224 |
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 | 29.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
37,222
Population
5,243
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$78,287
Median household income
$39,146
Per capita income
$286,900
Median home value
$1,389
Median monthly rent
62.0%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
9,541
Housing units
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,251
Under 5
1,273
1,315
5–9
1,338
1,255
10–14
1,277
1,156
15–19
1,175
1,052
20–24
1,071
2,826
25–34
2,875
2,309
35–44
2,349
2,407
45–54
2,448
1,077
55–59
1,095
1,265
60–64
1,286
1,545
65–74
1,571
806
75–84
819
189
85+
192
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,117 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 28,105 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,122 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.9%
Hispanic or Latino
19.7%
Other race
16.1%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black or African American
4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,727 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,134 | 19.7% |
| Other race | 7,452 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 3,023 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,386 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,007 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 326 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 301 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $78,287 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
19.3%
$300k–$500k
40.1%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,389 |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 36.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.6% |
| Electricity | 23.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,800 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,219 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,646 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,572 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,553 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,805 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.2% | 31.5% |
| Married | 51.9% | 49.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 515 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 700 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,866 | 44.4% |
| High school | 1,810 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,812 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.8%
Public administration
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
28.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 829 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.9% |
| Public insurance | 30.6% |
| No insurance | 15.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,698 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 7,075 | 20.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,333 | 12.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,144 | 6.2% |
| Other languages | 478 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,723 | 71.8% |
| Born in same state | 26,450 | 71.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,155 | 56.8% |
| Foreign born | 273 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,499 | 28.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,546 | 52.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,797 | 10.2% |
| French | 1,663 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 643 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 328 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 303 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 248 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 147 | 0.4% |
| German | 91 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60074
What city is ZIP code 60074 in?
ZIP code 60074 is primarily assigned to Palatine, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60074 in?
ZIP code 60074 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60074?
Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 60074 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 60074?
ZIP code 60074 has an estimated population of 37,222 residents, with a density of 5,240 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60074?
The median home value in ZIP code 60074 is $286,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60074?
The median household income in ZIP code 60074 is $78,287, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60074 in?
ZIP code 60074 observes the CST timezone.