ZIP Code 60603

standard

Source:

Chicago · Cook County · Illinois

Population
493

1,314/sq mi

Median income
$133,545

▲ 75% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$633,900

▲ 128% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
94.8%

Median age 33.1

Land area
0.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60603 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 493. The median household income is $133,545, which is 75% above the national average. Median home value is $633,900, 128% above the US average. 94.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 493 residents, producing a population density of 1,314 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 60603 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60603 sits at $133,545 (67% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $100,340. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $633,900 (230% above the state average) with median rent at $2,207 per month, and 57.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 94.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60603 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 60603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60603.

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 60603, Chicago, 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

493

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

1,314

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60603?

33.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

23.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 24.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$133,545

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$100,340

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 94.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 94.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,032

Total Housing Units

783

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

1.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$633,900

Median Home Value

+230% vs state

$2,207

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,363 business establishments in ZIP 60603, employing approximately 60,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,741,257,000.

1,363

Businesses

60,606

Employees

$8.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 491 36.0%
Finance and insurance 169 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 114 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 94 6.9%
Wholesale trade 81 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 80 5.9%
Retail trade 79 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 4.5%
Information 37 2.7%
Educational services 19 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 18 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.3%
Manufacturing 14 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.7%
Construction 9 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.4%

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 60603 vs 60604 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60604 Chicago, IL 570 0.2 mi
60602 Chicago, IL 1,204 0.3 mi
60601 Chicago, IL 11,110 0.4 mi
60606 Chicago, IL 2,308 0.6 mi
60605 Chicago, IL 24,668 1.0 mi
60611 Chicago, IL 28,718 1.1 mi
60661 Chicago, IL 7,792 1.0 mi
60654 Chicago, IL 14,875 1.0 mi
60607 Chicago, IL 23,897 1.4 mi
60610 Chicago, IL 37,726 1.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60603 in?
ZIP code 60603 (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 60603?
ZIP code 60603 in Chicago, IL has a population of 493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60603?
The median household income in ZIP 60603 is $133,545, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60603?
The median home value in ZIP 60603 is $633,900, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60603 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60603?
ZIP code 60603 has 1,363 business establishments employing approximately 60,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60603 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (491), Finance and insurance (169), Other services (except public administration) (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60603?
In ZIP code 60603, 94.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 94.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60603?
In ZIP code 60603, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60603 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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