Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60625
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 78,651
- 7,838/sq mi High-density area
- $85,703
- Median income Above-median income area
- $401,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,838
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60625 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 60625 (Chicago, IL) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.7 in 2023 to 246.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60625 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 78,651 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 7,838 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60625 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,703 (7% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,295. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $401,900 (109% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 40.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,518.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60625 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 60625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60625.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
210 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
186 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
163 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 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 60625, 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
78,651
Population
10.0
Area (sq mi)
7,838
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60625?
36.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
31.5%
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?
$85,703
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$49,295
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60625 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,703 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
34,464housing units
34,464
Total Housing Units
31,815
Occupied Units
2,649
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$401,900
Median Home Value
+109% vs state ZIP avg
$1,518
Median Rent
1938
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60625 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 188 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 218 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 227 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 246 |
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 1,289 business establishments in ZIP 60625, employing approximately 12,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,038,000.
1,289
Businesses
12,820
Employees
$624.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 210 | 16.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 186 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 163 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 11.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 59 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 2.8% |
| Information | 32 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 27 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.0% |
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 60625 vs 60659 →
ZIP 60625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60618
Chicago (60618)
92,084 residents
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
87,291 residents
- 60625
Chicago (60625)
78,651 residents
- 60640
Chicago (60640)
65,790 residents
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
54,093 residents
- 60626
Chicago (60626)
50,139 residents
- 60613
Chicago (60613)
48,281 residents
- 60645
Chicago (60645)
45,274 residents
- 60660
Chicago (60660)
42,752 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60625 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60625 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60712
Lincolnwood (60712)
$109,731 median income
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
$107,060 median income
- 60618
Chicago (60618)
$106,384 median income
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
$98,860 median income
- 60613
Chicago (60613)
$95,572 median income
- 60625
Chicago (60625)
$85,703 median income
- 60645
Chicago (60645)
$76,045 median income
- 60640
Chicago (60640)
$73,254 median income
- 60659
Chicago (60659)
$68,704 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60625 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60659 | Chicago, IL | 38,104 | 1.2 mi |
| 60618 | Chicago, IL | 92,084 | 1.8 mi |
| 60640 | Chicago, IL | 65,790 | 1.9 mi |
| 60645 | Chicago, IL | 45,274 | 2.4 mi |
| 60660 | Chicago, IL | 42,752 | 2.1 mi |
| 60647 | Chicago, IL | 87,291 | 3.6 mi |
| 60630 | Chicago, IL | 54,093 | 2.9 mi |
| 60613 | Chicago, IL | 48,281 | 2.5 mi |
| 60712 | Lincolnwood, IL | 12,590 | 2.8 mi |
| 60626 | Chicago, IL | 50,139 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60625, 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 (78,651 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 60625 in?
ZIP code 60625 (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 60625?
ZIP code 60625 in Chicago, IL has a population of 78,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60625?
The median household income in ZIP 60625 is $85,703, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60625?
The median home value in ZIP 60625 is $401,900, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60625 is White at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60625?
ZIP code 60625 has 1,289 business establishments employing approximately 12,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60625 are: Health care and social assistance (210), Professional, scientific, and technical services (186), Accommodation and food services (163). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60625?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60625 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 60625?
In ZIP code 60625, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 60625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60625 is 34.5 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 60625?
In ZIP code 60625, approximately 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60625 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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