PlainZIP

Summit Argo, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60501

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

11,626
928/sq mi
$63,244
Median income
$234,300
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Summit Argo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
928
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summit Argo, Cook County, Illinois, home to 11,626 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 928 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60501 reports a modest median household income of $63,244 (21% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,970. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $234,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,142 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60501 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 60501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summit Argo, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60501.

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 60501, Summit Argo, 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

11,626

Population

12.5

Area (sq mi)

928

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60501?

38.2

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

41.4%

Foreign-Born

White 24.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%

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?

$63,244

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,970

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60501 ranks nationally

Summit Argo, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,244 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,270

Total Housing Units

3,911

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$234,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,142

Median Rent

1958

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60501 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.9% 162
2021 +7.9% 175
2022 +14.8% 201
2023 +3.6% 208
2024 -1.3% 206

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 247 business establishments in ZIP 60501, employing approximately 4,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,288,000.

247

Businesses

4,212

Employees

$287.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 55 22.3%
Accommodation and food services 29 11.7%
Retail trade 28 11.3%
Construction 21 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 21 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 7.7%
Manufacturing 15 6.1%
Wholesale trade 13 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.0%
Finance and insurance 9 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.2%
Information 4 1.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60501 vs 60534 →

ZIP 60501 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 60501 ranks #0 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 60501 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 60501 ranks #null 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
60534 Lyons, IL 10,649 2.3 mi
60458 Justice, IL 14,428 2.2 mi
60525 La Grange, IL 31,168 2.3 mi
60455 Bridgeview, IL 16,446 2.7 mi
60638 Chicago, IL 55,026 2.8 mi
60457 Hickory Hills, IL 14,049 3.8 mi
60546 Riverside, IL 15,668 4.0 mi
60513 Brookfield, IL 19,047 3.3 mi
60465 Palos Hills, IL 17,495 5.7 mi
60402 Berwyn, IL 63,448 4.1 mi

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Pop: 113,916
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Pop: 92,084
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Pop: 91,326
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Pop: 90,407
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60501 in? ▼
ZIP code 60501 (Summit Argo) 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 60501? ▼
ZIP code 60501 in Summit Argo, IL has a population of 11,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60501 is $63,244, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60501 is $234,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60501 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60501? ▼
ZIP code 60501 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 4,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60501 are: Transportation and warehousing (55), Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60501 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 60501? ▼
In ZIP code 60501, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 60501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60501 is 28.9 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 60501? ▼
In ZIP code 60501, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60501 is 11.5% 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.