Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60617
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 84,155
- 2,346/sq mi High-density area
- $51,778
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,346
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60617 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60617 (Chicago, IL) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.3 in 2023 to 185.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60617 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 84,155 residents across 35.9 square miles, a density of 2,346 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60617 reports a modest median household income of $51,778 (35% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,111. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.8%. Median home value is $180,700 (6% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,046; 57.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60617 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60617.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
61 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60617, 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
84,155
Population
35.9
Area (sq mi)
2,346
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60617?
40.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
15.2%
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?
$51,778
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$28,111
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60617 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,778 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
34,317housing units
34,317
Total Housing Units
29,620
Occupied Units
4,697
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,046
Median Rent
1943
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60617 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 139 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 158 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 174 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 182 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 185 |
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 768 business establishments in ZIP 60617, employing approximately 9,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $561,175,000.
768
Businesses
9,915
Employees
$561.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 142 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 57 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.7% |
| Information | 12 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
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 60617 vs 60633 →
ZIP 60617 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60617
Chicago (60617)
84,155 residents
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
72,216 residents
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
72,202 residents
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
63,825 residents
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
49,952 residents
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
49,503 residents
- 60649
Chicago (60649)
46,650 residents
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
37,186 residents
- 60633 12,927
Chicago (60633)
12,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60617 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
$80,852 median income
- 46394
Whiting (46394)
$66,176 median income
- 60633
Chicago (60633)
$62,458 median income
- 60409
Calumet City (60409)
$55,369 median income
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
$54,644 median income
- 60617
Chicago (60617)
$51,778 median income
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
$48,146 median income
- 46327
Hammond (46327)
$47,288 median income
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
$45,206 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60617 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 3.6 mi |
| 60649 | Chicago, IL | 46,650 | 3.4 mi |
| 60619 | Chicago, IL | 63,825 | 3.3 mi |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 72,202 | 3.7 mi |
| 46394 | Whiting, IN | 12,258 | 4.3 mi |
| 60409 | Calumet City, IL | 37,186 | 7.1 mi |
| 60637 | Chicago, IL | 49,503 | 5.2 mi |
| 60620 | Chicago, IL | 72,216 | 5.3 mi |
| 46327 | Hammond, IN | 12,153 | 5.9 mi |
| 60643 | Chicago, IL | 49,952 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60617, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (84,155 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60617 in?
ZIP code 60617 (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 60617?
ZIP code 60617 in Chicago, IL has a population of 84,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60617?
The median household income in ZIP 60617 is $51,778, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60617?
The median home value in ZIP 60617 is $180,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60617 is African American at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60617?
ZIP code 60617 has 768 business establishments employing approximately 9,915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60617 are: Health care and social assistance (142), Retail trade (102), Other services (except public administration) (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60617?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60617 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 60617?
In ZIP code 60617, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 60617?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60617 is 37.3 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 60617?
In ZIP code 60617, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60617 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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