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Chicago, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60614

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

66,617
8,245/sq mi
$136,448
Median income
$720,400
Median home value
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
8,245
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60614 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 66,617 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 8,245 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60614 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,448 (70% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $113,935. Poverty here runs at 8.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $720,400 (275% above the state average), median rent at $2,030 a month, and owner-occupancy at 44.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60614 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 60614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60614.

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 60614, 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

66,617

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

8,245

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60614?

31.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$136,448

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$113,935

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60614 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,448 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.2%

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

What does housing look like?

38,918

Total Housing Units

35,386

Occupied Units

3,532

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.1%
Renter 55.9%

$720,400

Median Home Value

+275% vs state

$2,030

Median Rent

1971

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60614 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.5% 163
2021 -0.2% 163
2022 +14.5% 187
2023 -3.7% 180
2024 +5.6% 190

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 2,213 business establishments in ZIP 60614, employing approximately 27,556 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,418,890,000.

2,213

Businesses

27,556

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 339 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 329 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 312 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 272 12.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 264 11.9%
Retail trade 234 10.6%
Finance and insurance 96 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 63 2.9%
Educational services 58 2.6%
Wholesale trade 54 2.4%
Construction 48 2.2%
Information 29 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 0.9%
Manufacturing 14 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.1%

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 60614 vs 60657 →

ZIP 60614 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 60614 ranks #2 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 60614 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 60614 ranks #3 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
60657 Chicago, IL 65,996 1.2 mi
60642 Chicago, IL 18,480 1.5 mi
60610 Chicago, IL 37,726 1.5 mi
60613 Chicago, IL 48,281 2.3 mi
60654 Chicago, IL 14,875 2.2 mi
60661 Chicago, IL 7,792 2.8 mi
60607 Chicago, IL 23,897 3.3 mi
60622 Chicago, IL 52,548 2.1 mi
60647 Chicago, IL 87,291 2.6 mi
60606 Chicago, IL 2,308 2.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60614 in? ▼
ZIP code 60614 (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 60614? ▼
ZIP code 60614 in Chicago, IL has a population of 66,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60614? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60614 is $136,448, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60614? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60614 is $720,400, which is 159% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60614? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60614 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60614? ▼
ZIP code 60614 has 2,213 business establishments employing approximately 27,556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60614? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60614 are: Accommodation and food services (339), Professional, scientific, and technical services (329), Health care and social assistance (312). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60614? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60614 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 60614? ▼
In ZIP code 60614, 90.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.2% 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 60614? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60614 is 30.9 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 60614? ▼
In ZIP code 60614, approximately 44.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60614? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60614 is 8.4% 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.