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ZIP Code 60618

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

92,084
7,115/sq mi
$106,384
Median income
$562,700
Median home value
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
7,115
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60618 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 92,084 residents across 12.9 square miles, a density of 7,115 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60618 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,384 (33% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $64,275. Local economic indicators show a 8.7% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $562,700 (193% above the state average) with median rent at $1,611 per month, and 50.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 34 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 60618 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 60618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60618.

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 60618, 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

92,084

Population

12.9

Area (sq mi)

7,115

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60618?

35.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%

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?

$106,384

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$64,275

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60618 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,384 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.4%

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

What does housing look like?

41,186

Total Housing Units

38,038

Occupied Units

3,148

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.4%
Renter 49.6%

$562,700

Median Home Value

+193% vs state

$1,611

Median Rent

1938

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60618 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 210
2021 +4.8% 220
2022 +9.8% 242
2023 +4.3% 252
2024 +3.1% 260

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 2,133 business establishments in ZIP 60618, employing approximately 20,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,144,513,000.

2,133

Businesses

20,260

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 299 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 250 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 241 11.3%
Retail trade 233 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 218 10.2%
Construction 187 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 154 7.2%
Finance and insurance 98 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 72 3.4%
Manufacturing 69 3.2%
Wholesale trade 67 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 57 2.7%
Information 55 2.6%
Educational services 45 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.2%
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 60618 vs 60647 →

ZIP 60618 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 60618 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60618 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 60618 ranks #5 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
60647 Chicago, IL 87,291 1.8 mi
60625 Chicago, IL 78,651 1.8 mi
60641 Chicago, IL 71,663 2.3 mi
60659 Chicago, IL 38,104 3.0 mi
60613 Chicago, IL 48,281 2.4 mi
60657 Chicago, IL 65,996 2.6 mi
60622 Chicago, IL 52,548 3.2 mi
60640 Chicago, IL 65,790 2.7 mi
60645 Chicago, IL 45,274 4.3 mi
60614 Chicago, IL 66,617 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

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Pop: 91,326
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Pop: 90,407
60647 standard
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Pop: 87,291
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Pop: 84,573

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60618 in? ▼
ZIP code 60618 (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 60618? ▼
ZIP code 60618 in Chicago, IL has a population of 92,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60618 is $106,384, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60618 is $562,700, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60618 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60618? ▼
ZIP code 60618 has 2,133 business establishments employing approximately 20,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60618 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (299), Health care and social assistance (250), Accommodation and food services (241). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60618? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60618 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 60618? ▼
In ZIP code 60618, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.4% 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 60618? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60618 is 34.0 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 60618? ▼
In ZIP code 60618, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60618 is 8.7% 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.