Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60601
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,110
- 11,892/sq mi High-density area
- $121,458
- Median income Above-median income area
- $526,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11,892
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60601 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, home to 11,110 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 11,892 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60601 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,458 (52% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $133,009. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $526,200 (174% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 28.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,535.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60601.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
790 establishments
- Finance and insurance 206
Finance and insurance
206 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 204
Other services (except public administration)
204 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 191
Health care and social assistance
191 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 149
Real estate and rental and leasing
149 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60601, Chicago, 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
11,110
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
11,892
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60601?
33.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
33.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$121,458
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$133,009
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60601 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Chicago, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,458 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,971housing units
10,971
Total Housing Units
9,631
Occupied Units
1,340
Vacant Units
1.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$526,200
Median Home Value
+174% vs state ZIP avg
$2,535
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,224 business establishments in ZIP 60601, employing approximately 83,170 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,475,310,000.
2,224
Businesses
83,170
Employees
$11.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 790 | 35.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 206 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 204 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 191 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 149 | 6.7% |
| Information | 129 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 129 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 115 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 3.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 54 | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 28 | 1.3% |
| Construction | 18 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 60601 vs 60603 →
ZIP 60601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60610
Chicago (60610)
37,726 residents
- 60611
Chicago (60611)
28,718 residents
- 60605
Chicago (60605)
24,668 residents
- 60607
Chicago (60607)
23,897 residents
- 60654 14,875
Chicago (60654)
14,875 residents
- 60601 11,110
Chicago (60601)
11,110 residents
- 60661 7,792
Chicago (60661)
7,792 residents
- 60606 2,308
Chicago (60606)
2,308 residents
- 60602 1,204
Chicago (60602)
1,204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60601 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60654
Chicago (60654)
$147,357 median income
- 60603
Chicago (60603)
$133,545 median income
- 60606
Chicago (60606)
$128,609 median income
- 60607
Chicago (60607)
$127,732 median income
- 60602
Chicago (60602)
$126,202 median income
- 60661
Chicago (60661)
$125,741 median income
- 60611
Chicago (60611)
$125,675 median income
- 60605
Chicago (60605)
$123,922 median income
- 60601
Chicago (60601)
$121,458 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60601 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60603 | Chicago, IL | 493 | 0.4 mi |
| 60602 | Chicago, IL | 1,204 | 0.4 mi |
| 60611 | Chicago, IL | 28,718 | 0.7 mi |
| 60604 | Chicago, IL | 570 | 0.6 mi |
| 60606 | Chicago, IL | 2,308 | 0.8 mi |
| 60605 | Chicago, IL | 24,668 | 1.3 mi |
| 60654 | Chicago, IL | 14,875 | 0.9 mi |
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 7,792 | 1.1 mi |
| 60610 | Chicago, IL | 37,726 | 1.5 mi |
| 60607 | Chicago, IL | 23,897 | 1.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60601, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,110 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60601 in?
ZIP code 60601 (Chicago) 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 60601?
ZIP code 60601 in Chicago, IL has a population of 11,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60601?
The median household income in ZIP 60601 is $121,458, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60601?
The median home value in ZIP 60601 is $526,200, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60601 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60601?
ZIP code 60601 has 2,224 business establishments employing approximately 83,170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60601 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (790), Finance and insurance (206), Other services (except public administration) (204). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60601?
In ZIP code 60601, 84.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.9% 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 60601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60601 is 27.1 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 60601?
In ZIP code 60601, approximately 28.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60601 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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