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ZIP Code 60619

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

63,825
4,093/sq mi
$45,206
Median income
$219,600
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4,093
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60619 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60619 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 63,825 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 4,093 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60619 reports a modest median household income of $45,206 (44% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,701. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 17.7%. Median home value sits at $219,600 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,087 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 36 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 60619 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 60619

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60619.

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 60619, 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

63,825

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

4,093

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60619?

42.0

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 1.2%
African American 91.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$45,206

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$30,701

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

17.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60619 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,206 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

33,182

Total Housing Units

28,297

Occupied Units

4,885

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.1%
Renter 54.9%

$219,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,087

Median Rent

1945

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60619 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 130
2021 +14.3% 149
2022 +6.3% 158
2023 +3.0% 163
2024 +6.5% 174

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 565 business establishments in ZIP 60619, employing approximately 6,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,217,000.

565

Businesses

6,093

Employees

$264.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 131 23.2%
Retail trade 103 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 82 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 79 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.6%
Finance and insurance 24 4.3%
Construction 18 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.0%
Manufacturing 13 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.1%
Educational services 10 1.8%
Information 9 1.6%
Wholesale trade 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 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 60619 vs 60637 →

ZIP 60619 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 60619 ranks #4 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 60619 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 60619 ranks #6 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 2.6 mi
60620 Chicago, IL 72,216 2.4 mi
60649 Chicago, IL 46,650 2.3 mi
60615 Chicago, IL 40,603 4.0 mi
60628 Chicago, IL 72,202 3.6 mi
60621 Chicago, IL 35,912 2.9 mi
60617 Chicago, IL 84,155 3.3 mi
60653 Chicago, IL 29,908 5.2 mi
60636 Chicago, IL 40,916 4.0 mi
60643 Chicago, IL 49,952 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

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Pop: 113,916
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60618 standard
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Pop: 92,084
60632 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 91,326
60639 standard
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Pop: 90,407
60647 standard
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60619 in? ▼
ZIP code 60619 (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 60619? ▼
ZIP code 60619 in Chicago, IL has a population of 63,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60619? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60619 is $45,206, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60619? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60619 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60619? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60619 is African American at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60619? ▼
ZIP code 60619 has 565 business establishments employing approximately 6,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60619? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60619 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Retail trade (103), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60619? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60619 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 60619? ▼
In ZIP code 60619, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 60619? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60619 is 36.2 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 60619? ▼
In ZIP code 60619, approximately 45.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60619? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60619 is 25.0% 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.