ZIP Code 60619

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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois

Population
63,825

4,093/sq mi

Median income
$45,206

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$219,600

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.6%

Median age 42

Land area
15.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60619 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 63,825. The median household income is $45,206, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $219,600, 21% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60619 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 63,825 residents, producing a population density of 4,093 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60619 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60619 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $219,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,087 per month, and 45.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60619 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60619 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60619

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

63,825

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

4,093

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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