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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
$85,703
Median income
$401,900
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 60625 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.0 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 78,651 residents, producing a population density of 7,838 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 60625 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60625 sits at $85,703 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,295. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $401,900 (109% above the state average) with median rent at $1,518 per month, and 40.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60625 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60625 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 60625

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60625.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60625?

36.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

31.5%

Foreign-Born

White 49.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 13.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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

$49,295

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60625 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

34,464

Total Housing Units

31,815

Occupied Units

2,649

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.8%
Renter 59.2%

$401,900

Median Home Value

+109% vs state

$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

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ZIP 60625 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 60625 ranks #3 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 60625 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 60625 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 90,407
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Chicago, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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