ZIP Code 60611

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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois

Population
28,718

13,562/sq mi

Median income
$125,675

▲ 65% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$650,800

▲ 134% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
88.3%

Median age 36.6

Land area
2.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60611 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 28,718. The median household income is $125,675, which is 65% above the national average. Median home value is $650,800, 134% above the US average. 88.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60611 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 28,718 residents, producing a population density of 13,562 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 60611 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60611 sits at $125,675 (57% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $129,700. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $650,800 (239% above the state average) with median rent at $2,479 per month, and 40.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60611 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 88.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60611 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 60611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60611.

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 60611, 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

28,718

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

13,562

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60611?

36.6

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

26.3%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 26.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$125,675

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$129,700

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 91.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 88.3%

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

What does housing look like?

28,478

Total Housing Units

24,714

Occupied Units

3,764

Vacant Units

1.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.0%
Renter 60.0%

$650,800

Median Home Value

+239% vs state

$2,479

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,784 business establishments in ZIP 60611, employing approximately 89,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,038,436,000.

2,784

Businesses

89,024

Employees

$8.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 488 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 395 14.2%
Retail trade 366 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 356 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 307 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 200 7.2%
Finance and insurance 182 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 107 3.8%
Information 104 3.7%
Wholesale trade 68 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 54 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 47 1.7%
Construction 29 1.0%
Educational services 29 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 28 1.0%
Manufacturing 22 0.8%

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 60611 vs 60601 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60601 Chicago, IL 11,110 0.7 mi
60654 Chicago, IL 14,875 0.9 mi
60603 Chicago, IL 493 1.1 mi
60602 Chicago, IL 1,204 0.9 mi
60604 Chicago, IL 570 1.2 mi
60610 Chicago, IL 37,726 1.1 mi
60605 Chicago, IL 24,668 1.9 mi
60606 Chicago, IL 2,308 1.3 mi
60661 Chicago, IL 7,792 1.5 mi
60642 Chicago, IL 18,480 2.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60611 in?
ZIP code 60611 (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 60611?
ZIP code 60611 in Chicago, IL has a population of 28,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60611?
The median household income in ZIP 60611 is $125,675, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60611?
The median home value in ZIP 60611 is $650,800, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60611 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60611?
ZIP code 60611 has 2,784 business establishments employing approximately 89,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60611 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (488), Health care and social assistance (395), Retail trade (366). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60611?
In ZIP code 60611, 91.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 88.3% 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 60611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60611 is 24.7 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 60611?
In ZIP code 60611, approximately 40.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60611 is 7.3% 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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