ZIP Code 60463 in Palos Heights, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Palos Heights, Illinois
County:Cook County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:33:34 AM
Population:14,048 [See All]
Area Codes:708 / 464
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.6559, -87.7890
Land Area:5.265 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 60463 has 14,048 residents and 5,671 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 53.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,048Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:13,359Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:14,408Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,668.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$105,389Source: Census ACS
Households:5,671Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$343,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.42Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,43714,34014,33714,34714,44014,48414,90414,92614,79814,55614,03913,68713,359
Decennial Census14,671------------------14,048------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 53.1

Male Median Age: 50.2

Female Median Age: 55.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male353333368354326266307346326288376488558528496343237271
Female331342333346318279316353348336410575688641572481351464
Total6846757017006445456236996746247861,0631,2461,1691,068824588735
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,61889.08%
Black:2261.60%
Hispanic:*8285.85%
Asian:2561.81%
American Indian:170.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:2201.55%
Total:14,165100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,56446.73%50.2 years
Females:7,48453.27%55.2 years
Total:14,048100%53.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,98889.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1521.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7815.85%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4389.12%
Total Population:13,359100%
Total Native Population:12,14090.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,2199.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $105,389, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $26,529 (33.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,474. Family households earn a median of $125,028 versus $63,531 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,497). By gender, male median income is $94,201 and female is $82,264, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,937 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.8%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$78,860$77,121$76,085$76,745$78,510$78,472$80,401$85,457$88,915$90,679$101,090$102,773$105,389
Median Family Income$96,204$96,968$95,739$99,980$101,483$101,680$96,958$100,909$107,336$107,563$114,492$126,990$125,028
Median NonFamily Income$45,139$38,347$38,500$38,523$38,470$38,024$42,522$52,348$48,056$54,947$70,968$72,284$63,531
Median Male Income$80,912$77,315$72,744$75,588$73,338$72,737$71,393$70,881$74,598$77,222$81,146$91,796$94,201
Median Female Income$52,443$52,632$53,423$52,449$52,830$52,646$52,547$53,287$58,731$62,016$68,133$76,385$82,264
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,94752.80%
Unemployed:2312.05%
Not In Labor Force:5,08645.15%
Total:11,264100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,19953.79%
Service:60710.21%
Sales and Office:1,32022.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4647.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3576.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,947100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $343,700, which is much higher than the state median ($250,500), is up $44,000 (14.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,200. The median gross rent is $2,119, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,227), is up $534 (33.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $566. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.99% (57.33% with a mortgage, 42.67% free-and-clear) and renters 6.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$299,700$290,300$284,000$280,900$275,200$271,800$276,100$275,800$279,500$290,400$302,700$329,400$343,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:103.18%
$500 to $999:51.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:103.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:6821.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:4012.74%
$2,500 to $2,999:247.64%
$3,000 or more:4815.29%
No Rent:10934.71%
Total:314100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,585$1,701$1,774$1,761$1,772$1,720$1,871$1,595$1,553$1,434$1,447$1,696$2,119
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,81653.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,09640.11%
Renter Occupied:3146.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,226100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,22695.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2755.00%
Total Housing Units:5,501100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,64184.37%
Multi-Family Units:78814.32%
Other Units:721.31%
Total Housing Units:5,501100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 41.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.77%). College enrollment is 24.44%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1161.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1681.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,49824.86%
Some college, no degree:2,15321.43%
Associate's degree:9919.86%
Bachelor's degree:2,43324.21%
Graduate or professional degree:1,68916.81%
Total:10,048100%
High school or higher:9,76497.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,12241.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:10,32667.50%
Public Insurance:4,43028.96%
No Insurance:5423.54%
Total:15,298100%
Has Health Insurance:14,75696.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.7%3.1%1.6%1.9%1.2%2.1%3.2%4.4%4.6%4.6%3.8%2.2%2.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2017.53%
Kindergarten:1194.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):98136.77%
High school (grades 9-12):71526.80%
College or graduate school:65224.44%
Total:2,668100%
Early Childhood:32011.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,81568.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 60463 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 582 business establishments, employing about 6,296 people with an annual payroll of $347,761,000. USPS data shows 5,954 residential mailboxes and 583 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,954Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:583Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,861Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,688Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:704Source: USPS
# of Businesses:582Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$82,530,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$347,761,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,296Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 60463 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 60463, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 5.265 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.116 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL (CBSA Div 16984)Source: Census
CBSA Population:9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:5.265 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.116 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:378.78 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1757381Source: Census
Place Name:Palos Heights city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


60464 | | 60462

Schools in ZIP Code 60463


ZIP Code 60463 is part of 3 school districts, including: Palos Heights School District 128 (Grades PK thru 08), Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 (Grades PK thru 08) and Community High School District 218 (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 6 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Chippewa Elem School 12425 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Palos Heights School District 128
Navajo Heights Elem School 12401 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Palos Heights School District 128
Independence Jr High School 6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Palos Heights School District 128
Indian Hill 12800 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Palos Heights School District 128
Palos East Elementary School 7700 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Palos Community Consolidated School District 118
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) 13049 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Community High School District 218
St Alexander School 7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Private School
Sandbox Learning Center 12832 S Ridgeland Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Private School
Chicago Christian High School 12001 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Private School
Trusting Hearts Preschool & Kindergarten 12428 S 71st Ct
Palos Heights, IL 60463
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60463


Trinity Christian College 6601 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463-0929
Type: Post Secondary
Hair Professionals Career College 10321 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Type: Post Secondary
Moraine Valley Community College 9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937
Type: Post Secondary
Capri Beauty College 15815 S Rob Roy Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Type: Post Secondary
John Amico School Of Hair Design 15301 South Cicero Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452-2501
Type: Post Secondary
Cameo Beauty Academy 9714 S Cicero Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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