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ZIP Code 60622

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

52,548
8,213/sq mi
$136,277
Median income
$638,100
Median home value
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
8,213
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60622 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60622 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 52,548 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 8,213 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60622 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,277 (70% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $93,611. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $638,100 (232% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,010 monthly, and 43.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 29 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 60622 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 60622

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60622.

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 60622, 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

52,548

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

8,213

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60622?

32.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%

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?

$136,277

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$93,611

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60622 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,277 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.8%

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

What does housing look like?

28,216

Total Housing Units

26,486

Occupied Units

1,730

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.1%
Renter 56.9%

$638,100

Median Home Value

+232% vs state

$2,010

Median Rent

1952

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60622 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 225
2021 +2.3% 231
2022 +7.1% 247
2023 +7.1% 265
2024 +6.6% 282

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 1,956 business establishments in ZIP 60622, employing approximately 25,035 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,472,453,000.

1,956

Businesses

25,035

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 328 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 303 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 260 13.3%
Retail trade 232 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 181 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 128 6.5%
Construction 107 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 64 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 3.1%
Wholesale trade 51 2.6%
Information 51 2.6%
Educational services 48 2.5%
Finance and insurance 47 2.4%
Manufacturing 44 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 44 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%

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 60622 vs 60642 →

ZIP 60622 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 60622 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 60622 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 60622 ranks #4 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
60642 Chicago, IL 18,480 1.3 mi
60612 Chicago, IL 33,472 1.6 mi
60647 Chicago, IL 87,291 1.6 mi
60610 Chicago, IL 37,726 2.4 mi
60614 Chicago, IL 66,617 2.1 mi
60654 Chicago, IL 14,875 2.5 mi
60651 Chicago, IL 64,267 3.0 mi
60661 Chicago, IL 7,792 2.4 mi
60607 Chicago, IL 23,897 2.5 mi
60624 Chicago, IL 38,105 2.6 mi

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Pop: 91,326
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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 60622 in? ▼
ZIP code 60622 (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 60622? ▼
ZIP code 60622 in Chicago, IL has a population of 52,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60622? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60622 is $136,277, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60622? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60622 is $638,100, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60622? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60622 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60622? ▼
ZIP code 60622 has 1,956 business establishments employing approximately 25,035 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60622? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60622 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (328), Accommodation and food services (303), Health care and social assistance (260). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60622? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60622 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 60622? ▼
In ZIP code 60622, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.8% 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 60622? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60622 is 29.0 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 60622? ▼
In ZIP code 60622, approximately 43.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60622? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60622 is 8.1% 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.