Chicago, IL · standard
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 High-density area
- $136,277
- Median income Above-median income area
- $638,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60622 (Chicago, IL) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.6 in 2023 to 282.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $93,611. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $638,100 (232% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 43.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,010.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60622 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 60622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60622.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
328 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
303 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
260 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
232 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
181 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60622?
32.7
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
12.4%
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?
$136,277
Median Household Income
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
28,216housing units
28,216
Total Housing Units
26,486
Occupied Units
1,730
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$638,100
Median Home Value
+232% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
87,291 residents
- 60614
Chicago (60614)
66,617 residents
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
64,267 residents
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
52,548 residents
- 60624
Chicago (60624)
38,105 residents
- 60610
Chicago (60610)
37,726 residents
- 60612 33,472
Chicago (60612)
33,472 residents
- 60607 23,897
Chicago (60607)
23,897 residents
- 60642 18,480
Chicago (60642)
18,480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60622 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60622 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60654
Chicago (60654)
$147,357 median income
- 60642
Chicago (60642)
$143,175 median income
- 60614
Chicago (60614)
$136,448 median income
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
$136,277 median income
- 60607
Chicago (60607)
$127,732 median income
- 60661
Chicago (60661)
$125,741 median income
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
$107,060 median income
- 60610
Chicago (60610)
$105,226 median income
- 60612
Chicago (60612)
$60,922 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60622, 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 (52,548 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 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.
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