Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights: City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Chicago Heights is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,276 and a population density of 1,145 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,990 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Chicago Heights
| Population : | 28,990 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60411, 60412 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 26.44 km2 |
| Official name : | Chicago Heights |
| Continent : | North America |
| Official language : | English |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:17:56 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,097 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chicago Heights is located at 41°30'22"N 87°38'8"W (41.5061500, -87.6356000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chicago Heights decreased by 4.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 32,776 | - | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 30,276 | -8.26% | census |
| 2011 | 30,468 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,538 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,582 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,528 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,364 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,144 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,866 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,553 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,322 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,990 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,485 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,321 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,334 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 74.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 45.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 518 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Chicago Heights zip code is 60411.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $205,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,374 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $360 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $913 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,427 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.03 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,833 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 65,153 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,225 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,602 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,182 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 732 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 365 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 680 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,195.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.46 |
Best Things to Do in Chicago Heights
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People born in Chicago Heights (54)
People born in Chicago Heights, including Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David S. Broder, saxophonist Joe Farrell, consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author and libertarian columnist John Stossel, .
List
- Paris Barclay (American television director and producer) he was born in 30/06/1956
- Johnny Mince (American musician) he was born in 08/07/1912
- Jerry Colangelo (American basketball player, coach, executive) he was born in 20/11/1939
- Allen R. Schindler, Jr. (American Radioman Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Navy who was murdered for being gay.) he was born in 13/12/1969
- Bret Saberhagen (American baseball player) he was born in 11/04/1964
- Frank Kassela (American poker player) he was born in 26/02/1968
- Debbie Halvorson (American politician) she was born in 01/03/1958
- Matt Fraction (American comic book writer) he was born in 01/12/1975
- Olayinka Sanni (American basketball player) she was born in 21/08/1986
- Bryant Young (American football player and coach) he was born in 27/01/1972
- Dennis Kelly (American football player) he was born in 16/01/1990
- James Zahn (American actor and screenwriter) he was born in 23/10/1976
- L.T. Hutton (American record producer) he was born in 06/01/1974
- Shaun O'Hara (American football player, offensive lineman, center) he was born in 23/06/1977
- Robert P. Hanrahan (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1934
- Anthony DeLuca (American politician) he was born in 22/09/1970
- Bart Zeller (American baseball catcher) he was born in 22/07/1941
- Mike Prior (American football player) he was born in 14/11/1963
Schools in Chicago Heights
College & universities near Chicago Heights, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148007 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights (IL) | 60411-8226 |
| 488396 | Phipps Academy of Barbering | Richton Park (IL) | 60471-1404 |
| 487968 | CAAN Academy of Nursing | Matteson (IL) | 60443-3821 |
| 145336 | Governors State University | University Park (IL) | 60484 |
| 149365 | South Suburban College | South Holland (IL) | 60473-1200 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chicago Heights, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chicago Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heigh Post Office | Chicago Heights (IL) | 60411 |
| Steger Post Office | Steger (IL) | 60475 |
| Tri City Carrier Annex Post Office | Glenwood (IL) | 60425 |
| Glenwood Post Office | Glenwood (IL) | 60425 |
| Olympia Field Post Office | Olympia Fields (IL) | 60461 |
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chicago Heights distances to largest Illinois cities
