ZIP Code 60074 Demographics & Data

Palatine, IL (ZIP Code 60074) Snapshot

Illinois

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 60074

The U.S. ZIP Code 60074 is associated with Palatine, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 39,217. An estimated 39.9% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,560. Median househould income is approximately $68,613, and an estimated 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 60074 is approximately 34.7 years, and 15.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 60074

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 60074 is 39,217.

Palatine, IL

The 60074 ZIP Code is associated with Palatine, IL in Cook County.

Area Codes associated with 60074

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 60074 include 224, and 847.

Sunrise / Sunset in 60074

Sunrise: 5:15 am
Sunset: 8:30 pm
Sunrise in 60074 5:15 am
Sunrise in 60074 8:30 pm

Weather forecast for 60074

Tonight's forecast for 60074: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 60074

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 60074 Fair

Internet in 60074

Approximately 93.2% of households in ZIP Code 60074 have a computer, while about 88.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 60074

The gender split in ZIP Code 60074 is an estimated 51.7% male and approximately 48.3% female.

Health Insurance in 60074

Approximately 12.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 60074 (Palatine, IL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 60074

The median household income in ZIP Code 60074 is $68,613, while the region's mean household income is $90,591. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,560. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60074 of $34,560 is approximately 4.1% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 10.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately6.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 60074 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 60074 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 60074

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.4%
$200,000 or more per year 6.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 60074

In ZIP Code 60074, 84.7% of the population graduated high school, while 39.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.7% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 60074

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 11.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.7%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 27.1%
Graduate or professional degree 12.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 60074

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60074, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 32.8% of 60074 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60074 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (64.3%), followed by Some other race (24.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 60074

Industry Percent
White 64.3%
Black or African American 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 9.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 24.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 60074

In ZIP Code 60074, 50.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 28.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cook County region.

Language Spoken in 60074

Language Spoken Percent
English only 50.4%
Spanish 28.4%
Other Indo-European languages 15.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.3%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 60074

Residents of ZIP Code 60074 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 60074 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.0% of the population in 60074 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 60074 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 60074

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.7%
5 to 9 years 7.2%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 5.2%
20 to 24 years 5.4%
25 to 34 years 19.0%
35 to 44 years 13.4%
45 to 54 years 12.6%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 5.3%
65 to 74 years 6.7%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 1.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 60074 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 60074

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 60074 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60074 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60074 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 60074

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 60074

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 60074

The median home value in ZIP Code 60074 in January 2025 comes in at $361,688. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $354,275 median value in August 2024, and 7% higher than the $339,012 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60074, an estimated 35.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cook County region.

Home Values in 60074

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $361,688
Dec 2024 $359,894
Nov 2024 $357,850
Oct 2024 $356,238
Sep 2024 $355,205
Aug 2024 $354,275
Jul 2024 $353,204
Jun 2024 $351,917
May 2024 $349,604
Apr 2024 $346,076
Mar 2024 $342,110
Feb 2024 $339,012

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 60074

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 35.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 60074

In 60074, 75.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.1 minutes. Approximately 15.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60074 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 60074 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 60074

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 6.8%
Manufacturing 15.4%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Retail trade 13.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.3%
Information 2.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 2.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 60074 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes electricity rates in 60074 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 60074

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 60074 10.44¢/kWh 4.05¢/kWh 1.39¢/kWh
Illinois 18.86¢/kWh 13.07¢/kWh 9.19¢/kWh
United States 18.83¢/kWh 13.92¢/kWh 8.58¢/kWh

Solar Power in 60074

Month ZIP Code 60074 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.15 5.84
Feb 4.1 6.31
Mar 5 7.02
Apr 5.38 7.3
May 5.42 7.13
Jun 5.86 6.95
Jul 6.01 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.65
Sep 5.69 7.02
Oct 4.51 6.92
Nov 3.49 5.99
Dec 2.82 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 60074. This visualizes solar power levels in 60074 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.