Northbrook Real Estate

Zip Codes for Northbrook, IL: 60062, 60065

Located 25 miles north of Chicago Loop, Northbrook, Illinois is situated at the northern edge of Cook County. Surrounded by the major highways, it is east of the Tri-State Tollway (294), west and south of Interstate 94 (Edens Expressway).

When incorporated in 1901, the village was known as Shermerville, to honor Frederick Schermer, the donor of the land for the village’s first train station. The village changed its name in 1923 to Northbrook to create a better public image.

With the addition of the Metra Commuter Line Stop 40 minutes from Chicago, Northbrook has an excellent location as a transportation hub with easy access to downtown Chicago. Village of Northbrook features luxury homes, excellent shopping, commercial development and some of the best schools in the state of Illinois.

According to the 2000 government census, the village of Northbrook had a total population of 33,435. According to the same census, the median income for a household in the village is $95,665, and the median income for a family is $110,778. The per capita income for the village is $50,765.

With its prime booming economy, Northbrook’s future seems bright as one of the prime luxury real estate oriented suburbs of Chicago.

NORTHBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Northbrook Public schools include School District 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and Glenbrook North High School (District 225)

NORTHBROOK PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Countyside Montessori School
Solomon Schechter
Cove School
Oakton Community College

NORTHBROOK UTILITIES
Water, Sewer: Northbrook Water Department – 847.272.5050, ext. 233 or 234.
Electric Service: Commonwealth Edison – 1.800.334.7661
Telephone Service: SBC- 1.800.244.4444
Gas Service: Nicor – 888.642.6748
Garbage Service: Onyx – 847.272.4145
Recyclable & Yard Wastes: Onyx – 847.272.4145
Cable Service: Comcast – 866.372.4215