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ZIP Code 60612

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

33,472
3,447/sq mi
$60,922
Median income
$364,600
Median home value
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
3,447
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60612 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 33,472 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 3,447 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60612 reports a modest median household income of $60,922 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,933. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.6%. Median home value sits at $364,600 (90% above the state average), median rent at $1,389 a month, and owner-occupancy at 31.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 60612 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60612.

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 60612, 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

33,472

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

3,447

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60612?

34.3

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 24.5%
African American 54.4%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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

How ZIP 60612 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,922 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%

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

Owner 31.2%
Renter 68.8%

$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 60612 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 60612 ranks #5 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 60612 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 60612 ranks #null 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
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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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60612 in? ▼
ZIP code 60612 (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 60612? ▼
ZIP code 60612 in Chicago, IL has a population of 33,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60612 is $60,922, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60612 is $364,600, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60612 is African American at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60612? ▼
ZIP code 60612 has 1,074 business establishments employing approximately 44,360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60612 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (145), Other services (except public administration) (125), Health care and social assistance (123). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60612 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 60612? ▼
In ZIP code 60612, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% 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 60612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60612 is 31.5 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 60612? ▼
In ZIP code 60612, approximately 31.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60612 is 25.2% 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.