Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois
Palos Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 12,068 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Worth, 1.8 miles N.
- 12,068residents (2020 Census)
- 627 ftelevation · 191 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 3,147 / sq mipopulation density
- 60463main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Palos Heights
Palos Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a southwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 12,068.
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Living in Palos Heights
- Median household income
- $108,740
- Median home value
- $367,100
- Median rent
- $2,558/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Palos Heights had 12,068 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,068 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,147 per sq mi (1,215 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palos Heights at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,068 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6627° N, 87.7941° W |
| ZIP codes | 60463, 60482 |
| Official website | palosheights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1757381 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palos Heights
- Worth1.8 mi N
- Chicago Ridge2.9 mi N
- Palos Park2.9 mi W
- Alsip3.0 mi E
- Crestwood3.0 mi E
- Palos Hills3.1 mi NW
- Oak Lawn4.1 mi NE
- Oak Forest4.4 mi SE
- Midlothian4.4 mi SE
- Hickory Hills4.6 mi NW
- Robbins4.6 mi E
- Merrionette Park5.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palos Heights
What county is Palos Heights in?
Palos Heights is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Palos Heights, IL?
12,068 people lived in Palos Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palos Heights, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60463. Other ZIP codes: 60482.
What is the elevation of Palos Heights?
627 feet (191 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palos Heights?
Worth (1.8 mi), Chicago Ridge (2.9 mi), Palos Park (2.9 mi), Alsip (3.0 mi), Crestwood (3.0 mi).
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