ZIP code 60070
Where is ZIP code 60070?
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Cook County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60070 belongs to Prospect Heights, Illinois in Cook County. 60070 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 224 and 847. About 15,496 people live in the 60070 area, where the median household income is $84,775. The closest ZIP codes are 60090 (Wheeling, 2 mi north), 60004 (Arlington Heights, 2.1 mi west) and 60006 (Arlington Heights, 2.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 60070 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Prospect Heights |
| Also accepted | Prospect Hts |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 224, 847 |
| Coordinates | 42.1058, -87.9395 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
Population and income in 60070
| Population | 15,496 · higher than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,897 · higher than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.9 years · higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $84,775 · higher than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,853 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $343,000 · higher than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,475 a month |
| Housing units | 6,864 |
| Households | 6,628 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 3.98 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60070. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60070
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60090 | Wheeling, IL | 2 mi N | Standard |
| 60004 | Arlington Heights, IL | 2.1 mi W | Standard |
| 60006 | Arlington Heights, IL | 2.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 60056 | Mount Prospect, IL | 3 mi S | Standard |
| 60005 | Arlington Heights, IL | 3.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 60038 | Palatine, IL | 3.9 mi W | Unique |
| 60055 | Palatine, IL | 3.9 mi W | Unique |
| 60089 | Buffalo Grove, IL | 3.9 mi N | Standard |
| 60008 | Rolling Meadows, IL | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 60078 | Palatine, IL | 4.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 60094 | Palatine, IL | 4.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 60095 | Palatine, IL | 4.9 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60070 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60070
123 MAIN ST
PROSPECT HEIGHTS IL 60070
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PROSPECT HTS as the city name for 60070. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60070-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60070?
- 60070 is a Prospect Heights, Illinois ZIP code. Prospect Hts is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 60070 in?
- ZIP code 60070 is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60070 in?
- 60070 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60070?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60070 use area codes 224 and 847.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60070?
- About 15,496 people live in ZIP code 60070, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60070?
- The median household income in 60070 is $84,775 a year, higher than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60070?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60070 are 60090 (Wheeling, 2 miles), 60004 (Arlington Heights, 2.1 miles), 60006 (Arlington Heights, 2.4 miles) and 60056 (Mount Prospect, 3 miles).