Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60605
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,668
- 7,648/sq mi High-density area
- $123,922
- Median income Above-median income area
- $453,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.9%
- 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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,648
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60605 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 24,668 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 7,648 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60605 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,922 (55% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,529. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $453,200 (136% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 42.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,464.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60605 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 60605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60605.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
136 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
107 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 60605, 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
24,668
Population
3.2
Area (sq mi)
7,648
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60605?
31.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
21.8%
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?
$123,922
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$86,529
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60605 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)
$123,922 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
21,126housing units
21,126
Total Housing Units
19,632
Occupied Units
1,494
Vacant Units
1.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,200
Median Home Value
+136% vs state ZIP avg
$2,464
Median Rent
2004
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
122
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+22%
Total Change Since 2000
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 2011. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,087 business establishments in ZIP 60605, employing approximately 22,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,557,737,000.
1,087
Businesses
22,820
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 205 | 18.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 142 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 107 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 50 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 4.3% |
| Information | 34 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 27 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 60605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60616
Chicago (60616)
48,433 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 60605 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60605 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 60605 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60603 | Chicago, IL | 493 | 1.0 mi |
| 60604 | Chicago, IL | 570 | 0.9 mi |
| 60601 | Chicago, IL | 11,110 | 1.3 mi |
| 60602 | Chicago, IL | 1,204 | 1.2 mi |
| 60611 | Chicago, IL | 28,718 | 1.9 mi |
| 60616 | Chicago, IL | 48,433 | 1.5 mi |
| 60606 | Chicago, IL | 2,308 | 1.4 mi |
| 60607 | Chicago, IL | 23,897 | 1.7 mi |
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 7,792 | 1.7 mi |
| 60654 | Chicago, IL | 14,875 | 2.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60605, 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 (24,668 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 60605 in?
ZIP code 60605 (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 60605?
ZIP code 60605 in Chicago, IL has a population of 24,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60605?
The median household income in ZIP 60605 is $123,922, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60605?
The median home value in ZIP 60605 is $453,200, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60605 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60605?
ZIP code 60605 has 1,087 business establishments employing approximately 22,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60605 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (205), Accommodation and food services (142), Other services (except public administration) (136). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60605?
In ZIP code 60605, 87.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.9% 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 60605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60605 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60605?
In ZIP code 60605, approximately 42.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60605 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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