ZIP Code 60620
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 72,216
- Median income
- $48,146
- Median home value
- $197,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.8%
- Land area
- 18.3 sq mi
3,936/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60620 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 72,216. The median household income is $48,146, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $197,700, 29% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.3 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 72,216 residents, producing a population density of 3,936 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 60620 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60620 sits at $48,146 (40% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,491. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 16.2%. On housing, the median home value is $197,700 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 50.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60620 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 60620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,491
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
39.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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