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ZIP Code 60609

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

64,906
3,237/sq mi
$58,896
Median income
$268,300
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
3,237
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60609 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60609 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 64,906 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 3,237 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60609 reports a modest median household income of $58,896 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,698. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $268,300 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,099 per month, and 42.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60609 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 60609

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60609.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60609, 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

64,906

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

3,237

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60609?

36.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

27.4%

Foreign-Born

White 20.0%
African American 22.9%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%

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?

$58,896

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$28,698

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60609 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,896 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

25,849

Total Housing Units

22,884

Occupied Units

2,965

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.2%
Renter 57.8%

$268,300

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,099

Median Rent

1938

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

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60609 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 188
2021 +9.2% 206
2022 +6.4% 219
2023 +5.4% 231
2024 +13.3% 262

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,034 business establishments in ZIP 60609, employing approximately 18,440 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,127,132,000.

1,034

Businesses

18,440

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 148 14.3%
Wholesale trade 122 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 121 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 96 9.3%
Manufacturing 94 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 94 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 69 6.7%
Construction 68 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 3.8%
Finance and insurance 37 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 3.6%
Educational services 21 2.0%
Information 13 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 60609 vs 60636 →

ZIP 60609 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60609 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60609 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60609 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60636 Chicago, IL 40,916 2.6 mi
60608 Chicago, IL 82,739 2.6 mi
60653 Chicago, IL 29,908 2.4 mi
60621 Chicago, IL 35,912 2.6 mi
60632 Chicago, IL 91,326 3.0 mi
60616 Chicago, IL 48,433 2.7 mi
60615 Chicago, IL 40,603 2.8 mi
60607 Chicago, IL 23,897 4.3 mi
60620 Chicago, IL 72,216 5.0 mi
60661 Chicago, IL 7,792 4.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60609 in? ▼
ZIP code 60609 (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 60609? ▼
ZIP code 60609 in Chicago, IL has a population of 64,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60609? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60609 is $58,896, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60609? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60609 is $268,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60609? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60609 is African American at 22.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60609? ▼
ZIP code 60609 has 1,034 business establishments employing approximately 18,440 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60609? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60609 are: Retail trade (148), Wholesale trade (122), Other services (except public administration) (121). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60609? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60609 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60609? ▼
In ZIP code 60609, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 60609? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60609 is 32.1 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 60609? ▼
In ZIP code 60609, approximately 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60609? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60609 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.