ZIP Code 60607
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 23,897
- Median income
- $127,732
- Median home value
- $499,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 81.7%
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi
4,031/sq mi
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.8
Chicago
ZIP code 60607 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 23,897. The median household income is $127,732, which is 67% above the national average. Median home value is $499,700, 80% above the US average. 81.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60607 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 23,897 residents, producing a population density of 4,031 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 60607 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60607 sits at $127,732 (60% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $92,329. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $499,700 (160% above the state average) with median rent at $2,346 per month, and 41.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60607 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60607 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 60607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60607.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
433 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
291 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
211 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
193 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
183 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60607, 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
23,897
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
4,031
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60607?
30.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
21.5%
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?
$127,732
Median Household Income
+60% vs state
$92,329
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,899
Total Housing Units
16,556
Occupied Units
1,343
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$499,700
Median Home Value
+160% vs state
$2,346
Median Rent
2003
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2022)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60607 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +10.7% | 199 |
| 2019 | — | 172 |
| 2020 | +17.3% | 201 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 205 |
| 2022 | +1.6% | 208 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,127 business establishments in ZIP 60607, employing approximately 68,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,186,186,000.
2,127
Businesses
68,600
Employees
$8.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 433 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 291 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 211 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 193 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 183 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 167 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 101 | 4.8% |
| Information | 99 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 69 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 50 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 47 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 30 | 1.4% |
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 60607 vs 60661 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 7,792 | 0.7 mi |
| 60606 | Chicago, IL | 2,308 | 0.9 mi |
| 60604 | Chicago, IL | 570 | 1.2 mi |
| 60602 | Chicago, IL | 1,204 | 1.3 mi |
| 60603 | Chicago, IL | 493 | 1.4 mi |
| 60654 | Chicago, IL | 14,875 | 1.4 mi |
| 60642 | Chicago, IL | 18,480 | 1.9 mi |
| 60601 | Chicago, IL | 11,110 | 1.7 mi |
| 60605 | Chicago, IL | 24,668 | 1.7 mi |
| 60612 | Chicago, IL | 33,472 | 1.9 mi |
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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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