Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60624
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,105
- 4,162/sq mi High-density area
- $34,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $230,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,162
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60624 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 60624 (Chicago, IL) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 60624 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 38,105 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 4,162 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60624 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,030 (57% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,741. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.1%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $230,700 (20% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 28.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,167.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60624 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 60624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60624.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
36 establishments
- Construction 24
Construction
24 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 60624, 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
38,105
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
4,162
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60624?
34.7
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$34,030
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$21,741
Per Capita Income
33.7%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60624 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$34,030 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
16,145housing units
16,145
Total Housing Units
13,490
Occupied Units
2,655
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,700
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,167
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 354 business establishments in ZIP 60624, employing approximately 6,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,509,000.
354
Businesses
6,140
Employees
$355.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 24 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 60624 vs 60644 →
ZIP 60624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60623
Chicago (60623)
92,108 residents
- 60632
Chicago (60632)
91,326 residents
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
90,407 residents
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
87,291 residents
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
64,267 residents
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
52,548 residents
- 60644
Chicago (60644)
48,648 residents
- 60624
Chicago (60624)
38,105 residents
- 60612 33,472
Chicago (60612)
33,472 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60624 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
$136,277 median income
- 60304
Oak Park (60304)
$136,178 median income
- 60607
Chicago (60607)
$127,732 median income
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
$107,060 median income
- 60632
Chicago (60632)
$64,809 median income
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
$61,089 median income
- 60612
Chicago (60612)
$60,922 median income
- 60651 $54,409
Chicago (60651)
$54,409 median income
- 60623 $51,878
Chicago (60623)
$51,878 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60624 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60644 | Chicago, IL | 48,648 | 1.8 mi |
| 60612 | Chicago, IL | 33,472 | 1.8 mi |
| 60623 | Chicago, IL | 92,108 | 2.3 mi |
| 60651 | Chicago, IL | 64,267 | 1.7 mi |
| 60647 | Chicago, IL | 87,291 | 3.0 mi |
| 60622 | Chicago, IL | 52,548 | 2.6 mi |
| 60639 | Chicago, IL | 90,407 | 3.2 mi |
| 60304 | Oak Park, IL | 17,231 | 3.4 mi |
| 60607 | Chicago, IL | 23,897 | 3.7 mi |
| 60632 | Chicago, IL | 91,326 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60624, 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 (38,105 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 60624 in?
ZIP code 60624 (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 60624?
ZIP code 60624 in Chicago, IL has a population of 38,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60624?
The median household income in ZIP 60624 is $34,030, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60624?
The median home value in ZIP 60624 is $230,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60624 is African American at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60624?
ZIP code 60624 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 6,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60624 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (50), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60624?
In ZIP code 60624, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 60624?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60624 is 32.9 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 60624?
In ZIP code 60624, approximately 28.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60624 is 33.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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