Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois
Prospect Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 16,058 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheeling, 1.7 miles N.
- 16,058residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 3,817 / sq mipopulation density
- 60070main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and is a suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 16,058.
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Living in Prospect Heights
- Median household income
- $85,008
- Median home value
- $346,500
- Median rent
- $1,475/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Prospect Heights had 16,058 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,058 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,817 per sq mi (1,474 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect Heights at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,058 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.21 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1037° N, 87.9290° W |
| ZIP codes | 60070, 60090 |
| Official website | prospect-heights.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1762016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect Heights
- Wheeling1.7 mi N
- Arlington Heights2.7 mi W
- Mount Prospect2.7 mi S
- Buffalo Grove4.6 mi N
- Des Plaines5.0 mi S
- Riverwoods5.1 mi N
- Northbrook5.1 mi E
- Rolling Meadows5.3 mi W
- Glenview5.4 mi E
- Deerfield5.8 mi NE
- Palatine6.0 mi W
- Lincolnshire6.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Heights
What county is Prospect Heights in?
Prospect Heights is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Prospect Heights, IL?
16,058 people lived in Prospect Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect Heights, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60070. Other ZIP codes: 60090.
What is the elevation of Prospect Heights?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect Heights?
Wheeling (1.7 mi), Arlington Heights (2.7 mi), Mount Prospect (2.7 mi), Buffalo Grove (4.6 mi), Des Plaines (5.0 mi).
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