Illinois · City Profile
Palatine, IL
Palatine sits in Cook, Illinois, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 75,602 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Palatine has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $358,000 and median asking rent runs around $1,425 per month. Median household income hovers around $100,489. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Palatine
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60038 | Cook | 0 | — | — |
| 60055 | Cook | 0 | — | — |
| 60067 | Cook | 38,380 | $122,691 | $429,100 |
| 60074 | Cook | 37,222 | $78,287 | $286,900 |
| 60078 | Cook | 0 | — | — |
| 60094 | Cook | 0 | — | — |
| 60095 | Cook | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Palatine?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $358,000, and median rent is $1,425. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.