ZIP code 60056
Where is ZIP code 60056?
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Cook County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60056 belongs to Mount Prospect, Illinois in Cook County. 60056 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 55,818 people live in the 60056 area, where the median household income is $101,922. The closest ZIP codes are 60005 (Arlington Heights, 2.5 mi west), 60006 (Arlington Heights, 2.8 mi northwest) and 60016 (Des Plaines, 2.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 60056 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mount Prospect |
| Also accepted | Mt Prospect |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 224, 847 |
| Coordinates | 42.0624, -87.9377 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
Population and income in 60056
| Population | 55,818 · higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,137 · higher than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.1 years · lower than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $101,922 · higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,496 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $397,200 · higher than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,505 a month |
| Housing units | 22,676 |
| Households | 21,727 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 10.87 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60056. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60056
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60005 | Arlington Heights, IL | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 60006 | Arlington Heights, IL | 2.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 60016 | Des Plaines, IL | 2.9 mi E | Standard |
| 60070 | Prospect Heights, IL | 3 mi N | Standard |
| 60019 | Des Plaines, IL | 3.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 60017 | Des Plaines, IL | 3.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 60004 | Arlington Heights, IL | 4 mi NW | Standard |
| 60008 | Rolling Meadows, IL | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 60009 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 60038 | Palatine, IL | 4.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 60055 | Palatine, IL | 4.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 60007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60056 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60056
123 MAIN ST
MOUNT PROSPECT IL 60056
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MT PROSPECT as the city name for 60056. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60056-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60056?
- 60056 is a Mount Prospect, Illinois ZIP code. Mt Prospect is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 60056 in?
- ZIP code 60056 is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60056 in?
- 60056 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60056?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60056 use area codes 224 and 847.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60056?
- About 55,818 people live in ZIP code 60056, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60056?
- The median household income in 60056 is $101,922 a year, higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60056?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60056 are 60005 (Arlington Heights, 2.5 miles), 60006 (Arlington Heights, 2.8 miles), 60016 (Des Plaines, 2.9 miles) and 60070 (Prospect Heights, 3 miles).