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Chicago Ridge, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60415

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,139
2,375/sq mi
$68,964
Median income
$226,900
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago Ridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
2,375
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60415 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60415 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, home to 14,139 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 2,375 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60415 reports a modest median household income of $68,964 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,973. Poverty here runs at 20.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $226,900 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,304 monthly, and 50.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 60415 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago Ridge, IL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,139

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

2,375

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 60415 ranks nationally

Chicago Ridge, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,964 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 60415 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60415 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60415 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60415 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.