ZIP Code 60415

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Chicago Ridge · Cook County · Illinois

Population
14,139

2,375/sq mi

Median income
$68,964

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$226,900

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.6%

Median age 34

Land area
6.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60415 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois has a population of 14,139. The median household income is $68,964, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $226,900, 18% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60415 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.0 square miles in Chicago Ridge, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 14,139 residents, producing a population density of 2,375 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60415 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60415 sits at $68,964 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,973. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $226,900 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,304 per month, and 50.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60415 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60415 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60415.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60415, Chicago Ridge, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,139

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

2,375

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60415?

34.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

25.9%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 9.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,964

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$29,973

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,751

Total Housing Units

5,234

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.1%
Renter 49.9%

$226,900

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,304

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60415 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 142
2021 +9.7% 156
2022 +14.1% 177
2023 +5.3% 187
2024 -2.0% 183

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 422 business establishments in ZIP 60415, employing approximately 4,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,963,000.

422

Businesses

4,484

Employees

$196.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 94 22.3%
Transportation and warehousing 77 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.7%
Construction 42 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 40 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 3.3%
Manufacturing 13 3.1%
Wholesale trade 13 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.1%
Finance and insurance 9 2.1%
Information 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
60482 Worth, IL 11,063 1.2 mi
60453 Oak Lawn, IL 56,855 1.6 mi
60459 Burbank, IL 28,929 2.9 mi
60463 Palos Heights, IL 14,671 3.0 mi
60465 Palos Hills, IL 17,495 2.6 mi
60455 Bridgeview, IL 16,446 3.1 mi
60457 Hickory Hills, IL 14,049 3.0 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 3.1 mi
60456 Hometown, IL 4,349 3.1 mi
60655 Chicago, IL 28,550 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60415 in?
ZIP code 60415 (Chicago Ridge) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60415?
ZIP code 60415 in Chicago Ridge, IL has a population of 14,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60415?
The median household income in ZIP 60415 is $68,964, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60415?
The median home value in ZIP 60415 is $226,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60415 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60415?
ZIP code 60415 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 4,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60415 are: Retail trade (94), Transportation and warehousing (77), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60415?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60415 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60415?
In ZIP code 60415, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60415?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60415 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60415?
In ZIP code 60415, approximately 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60415 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chicago Ridge, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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