HVAC Service Areas in Chicago, IL
Scores ZIP codes for HVAC contractors by weighting older owner-occupied homes with household incomes high enough to fund system replacement — the two factors most predictive of HVAC demand. Below are the aggregate demographics and top-scoring ZIP codes for HVAC demand in the Chicago metro.
Metro Demographics
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,374,477 |
| Median Household Income | $97K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71% |
| Median Home Value | $325K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 62% |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Top ZIP Codes for HVAC in Chicago
Full ranking →| 60015 | Deerfield | 84/High | 28,096 | 85% | $183K |
| 60048 | Libertyville | 84/High | 29,124 | 84% | $174K |
| 60010 | Barrington | 84/High | 45,747 | 87% | $178K |
| 60137 | Glen Ellyn | 84/High | 38,696 | 81% | $138K |
| 60045 | Lake Forest | 84/High | 21,074 | 89% | $233K |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich | 84/High | 44,240 | 88% | $176K |
| 60510 | Batavia | 84/High | 29,038 | 78% | $122K |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake | 84/High | 48,590 | 80% | $109K |
| 60098 | Woodstock | 83/High | 33,130 | 76% | $91K |
| 60068 | Park Ridge | 83/High | 38,650 | 85% | $143K |
Ranked by HVAC targeting score (highest first) · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Chicago a good market for HVAC?▾
Chicago has an average targeting score of 70/100 for HVAC. Across the 469 ZIP codes analyzed, the metro shows 71% owner occupancy and a median household income of $97K.
How is the aggregate metro score computed?▾
The metro score is the population-weighted average of all individual ZIP scores in the metro area. ZIPs without Census coverage are excluded from the average.
How do I expand my service area to the top-scoring ZIPs?▾
Use AreaOps to import the top-scoring ZIP codes into your HVAC brand's territory. You can filter by score threshold, bulk-add ZIPs, and assign them to markets — all from the targeting workbench.
How often is this data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. When a new ACS vintage is released, scores are recomputed automatically.
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