Northwest Suburbs Community Data & Demographics
Understanding the community your parents call home helps you plan for care, housing, and financial decisions. Explore US Census demographic estimates for the Northwest and Western Chicago suburbs, including population, median age, household income, median home value, gross rent, and owner-occupancy rates for each ZIP code below.
How to read the numbers on this page
The snapshots here come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2023, matched to ZIP codes across the Northwest and Western Chicago suburbs we cover. Each snapshot lists population, median age, median household income, median home value, median gross rent, and the share of homes lived in by their owners.
Here’s what each number tells you if you’re planning for a parent:
- Median age shows how many older neighbors your parent is likely to have, and how much local demand there is for senior services.
- Median household income helps you judge whether local care costs sit comfortably within your parent’s budget or above it.
- Median home value matters if the family home is part of the plan. It gives you a starting point before a real estate professional prices the house.
- Median gross rent is a useful check if a parent is thinking about renting after selling.
- Owner-occupancy rate shows how much of the area is rentals versus owned homes.
These are five-year averages, so they lag the market. A ZIP code can also cover several very different neighborhoods. If you’re making an actual housing decision, treat these figures as context and get a current market analysis. Our downsizing planner and Downsizing room by room guide are a good next step.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
Rolling Meadows (60008) Area Snapshot
About This Community Data
These demographic snapshots draw on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2023. Each snapshot summarizes a single ZIP Code Tabulation Area across the Northwest and Western Chicago suburbs served by Gen X Life Hub, from Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights to Schaumburg, Palatine, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Wheeling, Elk Grove Village, and Barrington.
Population and median age describe the size and life stage of a community, while median household income, median home value, and median gross rent reflect its cost of living. The owner-occupancy rate shows the share of occupied homes lived in by their owners rather than renters. Together these figures give Gen X families context for caregiving, downsizing, and long-term planning decisions.
Figures shown are estimates and may differ from the most current local conditions. Verify any number independently before making housing, financial, or care decisions.