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ZIP Code 60615

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

40,603
7,086/sq mi
$63,876
Median income
$347,800
Median home value
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
7,086
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60615 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 40,603 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 7,086 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60615 reports a modest median household income of $63,876 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $54,956. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. The typical home here is valued at $347,800 (81% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,514 monthly, and 32.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60615 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60615.

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 60615, 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

40,603

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

7,086

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60615?

34.8

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 25.4%
African American 53.4%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$63,876

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$54,956

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60615 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,876 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.4%

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

What does housing look like?

25,592

Total Housing Units

22,725

Occupied Units

2,867

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.2%
Renter 67.8%

$347,800

Median Home Value

+81% vs state

$1,514

Median Rent

1956

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

+19.9%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60615 have increased 19.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 179
2021 +7.7% 193
2022 +6.6% 206
2023 -13.3% 178
2024 +19.9% 214

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 651 business establishments in ZIP 60615, employing approximately 7,045 people with a combined annual payroll of $361,443,000.

651

Businesses

7,045

Employees

$361.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 128 19.7%
Health care and social assistance 106 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 92 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 11.8%
Retail trade 66 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 6.9%
Finance and insurance 28 4.3%
Information 19 2.9%
Educational services 19 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.6%
Construction 13 2.0%
Manufacturing 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%
Wholesale trade 6 0.9%

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 60615 vs 60637 →

ZIP 60615 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 60615 ranks #7 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 60615 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 60615 ranks #4 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
60637 Chicago, IL 49,503 1.4 mi
60653 Chicago, IL 29,908 1.2 mi
60619 Chicago, IL 63,825 4.0 mi
60621 Chicago, IL 35,912 2.6 mi
60609 Chicago, IL 64,906 2.8 mi
60616 Chicago, IL 48,433 3.2 mi
60649 Chicago, IL 46,650 3.2 mi
60605 Chicago, IL 24,668 4.6 mi
60636 Chicago, IL 40,916 3.9 mi
60603 Chicago, IL 493 5.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60615 in? ▼
ZIP code 60615 (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 60615? ▼
ZIP code 60615 in Chicago, IL has a population of 40,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60615 is $63,876, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60615 is $347,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60615 is African American at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60615? ▼
ZIP code 60615 has 651 business establishments employing approximately 7,045 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60615 are: Other services (except public administration) (128), Health care and social assistance (106), Accommodation and food services (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60615 increased by 19.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 60615? ▼
In ZIP code 60615, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.4% 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 60615? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60615 is 28.3 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 60615? ▼
In ZIP code 60615, approximately 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60615 is 22.3% 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.