ZIP Code 60612
standardSource:
Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 33,472
- Median income
- $60,922
- Median home value
- $364,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.6%
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi
3,447/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Chicago
ZIP code 60612 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 33,472. The median household income is $60,922, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $364,600, 31% above the US average. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 33,472 residents, producing a population density of 3,447 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 60612 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60612 sits at $60,922 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,933. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $364,600 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,389 per month, and 31.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, 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 60612 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 60612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60612.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
83 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 60612, 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
33,472
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
3,447
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60612?
34.3
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
10.2%
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?
$60,922
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$45,933
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 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?
16,997
Total Housing Units
15,393
Occupied Units
1,604
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,600
Median Home Value
+90% vs state
$1,389
Median Rent
1972
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60612 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 192 |
| 2021 | +1.6% | 196 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 225 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 231 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 230 |
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 1,074 business establishments in ZIP 60612, employing approximately 44,360 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,008,988,000.
1,074
Businesses
44,360
Employees
$4.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 145 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 117 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 83 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 77 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 73 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.7% |
| Information | 27 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 60612 vs 60622 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60622 | Chicago, IL | 52,548 | 1.6 mi |
| 60624 | Chicago, IL | 38,105 | 1.8 mi |
| 60607 | Chicago, IL | 23,897 | 1.9 mi |
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 7,792 | 2.3 mi |
| 60608 | Chicago, IL | 82,739 | 2.3 mi |
| 60642 | Chicago, IL | 18,480 | 2.1 mi |
| 60606 | Chicago, IL | 2,308 | 2.6 mi |
| 60647 | Chicago, IL | 87,291 | 2.9 mi |
| 60602 | Chicago, IL | 1,204 | 3.0 mi |
| 60604 | Chicago, IL | 570 | 3.1 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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