ZIP Code 60606

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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois

Population
2,308

4,051/sq mi

Median income
$128,609

▲ 69% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$416,400

▲ 50% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
93.6%

Median age 33.4

Land area
0.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60606 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 2,308. The median household income is $128,609, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $416,400, 50% above the US average. 93.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,308 residents, producing a population density of 4,051 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 60606 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60606 sits at $128,609 (61% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $178,211. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $416,400 (117% above the state average) with median rent at $2,484 per month, and 29.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 93.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, 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 60606 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 60606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60606.

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 60606, 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

2,308

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

4,051

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60606?

33.4

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

23.7%

Foreign-Born

White 55.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 29.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$128,609

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$178,211

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 94.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 93.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,255

Total Housing Units

2,900

Occupied Units

355

Vacant Units

1.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.6%
Renter 70.4%

$416,400

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$2,484

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 3,257 business establishments in ZIP 60606, employing approximately 203,655 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,765,891,000.

3,257

Businesses

203,655

Employees

$28.8B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 1,033 31.7%
Finance and insurance 835 25.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 272 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 191 5.9%
Information 171 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 159 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 136 4.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 107 3.3%
Wholesale trade 87 2.7%
Health care and social assistance 68 2.1%
Construction 41 1.3%
Retail trade 40 1.2%
Educational services 32 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 25 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 0.7%
Manufacturing 18 0.6%
Utilities 15 0.5%
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 60606 vs 60661 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60661 Chicago, IL 7,792 0.4 mi
60602 Chicago, IL 1,204 0.4 mi
60654 Chicago, IL 14,875 0.7 mi
60604 Chicago, IL 570 0.5 mi
60603 Chicago, IL 493 0.6 mi
60601 Chicago, IL 11,110 0.8 mi
60607 Chicago, IL 23,897 0.9 mi
60610 Chicago, IL 37,726 1.6 mi
60611 Chicago, IL 28,718 1.3 mi
60605 Chicago, IL 24,668 1.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60606 in?
ZIP code 60606 (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 60606?
ZIP code 60606 in Chicago, IL has a population of 2,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60606?
The median household income in ZIP 60606 is $128,609, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60606?
The median home value in ZIP 60606 is $416,400, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60606 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60606?
ZIP code 60606 has 3,257 business establishments employing approximately 203,655 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60606 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (1033), Finance and insurance (835), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (272). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60606?
In ZIP code 60606, 94.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 93.6% 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 60606?
In ZIP code 60606, approximately 29.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60606 is 4.5% 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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