Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60620
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 72,216
- 3,936/sq mi High-density area
- $48,146
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- 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.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,936
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60620 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 60620 (Chicago, IL) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.9 in 2023 to 199.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60620 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 72,216 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 3,936 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60620 reports a modest median household income of $48,146 (40% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,491. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.2%. Median home value is $197,700 (3% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,122; 50.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60620 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 60620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60620.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Construction 33
Construction
33 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 60620, 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
72,216
Population
18.3
Area (sq mi)
3,936
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60620?
38.5
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
4.2%
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?
$48,146
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$26,491
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
39.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60620 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$48,146 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
29,492housing units
29,492
Total Housing Units
25,630
Occupied Units
3,862
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,700
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,122
Median Rent
1950
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60620 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 150 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 169 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 185 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 192 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 200 |
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 546 business establishments in ZIP 60620, employing approximately 7,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $319,093,000.
546
Businesses
7,319
Employees
$319.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 33 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.7% |
| Information | 17 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
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 60620 vs 60621 →
ZIP 60620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
72,216 residents
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
72,202 residents
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
64,906 residents
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
63,825 residents
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
49,952 residents
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
49,503 residents
- 60652
Chicago (60652)
40,959 residents
- 60636
Chicago (60636)
40,916 residents
- 60621
Chicago (60621)
35,912 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60620 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
$95,719 median income
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
$80,852 median income
- 60652
Chicago (60652)
$80,020 median income
- 60456
Hometown (60456)
$61,101 median income
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
$58,896 median income
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
$54,644 median income
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
$48,146 median income
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
$45,206 median income
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
$43,609 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60620 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60621 | Chicago, IL | 35,912 | 2.5 mi |
| 60619 | Chicago, IL | 63,825 | 2.4 mi |
| 60643 | Chicago, IL | 49,952 | 2.9 mi |
| 60636 | Chicago, IL | 40,916 | 2.6 mi |
| 60805 | Evergreen Park, IL | 19,852 | 2.9 mi |
| 60652 | Chicago, IL | 40,959 | 3.2 mi |
| 60609 | Chicago, IL | 64,906 | 5.0 mi |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 72,202 | 3.8 mi |
| 60456 | Hometown, IL | 4,349 | 4.1 mi |
| 60637 | Chicago, IL | 49,503 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60620, 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 (72,216 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 60620 in?
ZIP code 60620 (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 60620?
ZIP code 60620 in Chicago, IL has a population of 72,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60620?
The median household income in ZIP 60620 is $48,146, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60620?
The median home value in ZIP 60620 is $197,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60620 is African American at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60620?
ZIP code 60620 has 546 business establishments employing approximately 7,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60620 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (86), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60620?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60620 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 60620?
In ZIP code 60620, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 60620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60620 is 39.4 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 60620?
In ZIP code 60620, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60620 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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