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ZIP Code 60626

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

50,139
11,355/sq mi
$59,713
Median income
$280,600
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
11,355
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60626 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 50,139 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 11,355 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60626 reports a modest median household income of $59,713 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,306. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. Housing costs here run $280,600 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,331 a month; 27.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 60626 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60626.

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 60626, 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

50,139

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

11,355

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60626?

35.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

24.2%

Foreign-Born

White 49.2%
African American 21.7%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
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?

$59,713

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$40,306

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60626 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,713 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

What does housing look like?

26,946

Total Housing Units

24,345

Occupied Units

2,601

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.3%
Renter 72.7%

$280,600

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,331

Median Rent

1942

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60626 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 162
2021 +8.5% 175
2022 +8.3% 190
2023 +10.0% 209
2024 +8.7% 227

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 60626, employing approximately 7,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $486,971,000.

555

Businesses

7,775

Employees

$487.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 92 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 77 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 75 13.5%
Retail trade 68 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 4.3%
Construction 23 4.1%
Finance and insurance 21 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 3.4%
Educational services 15 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.5%
Information 14 2.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.0%
Manufacturing 7 1.3%

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 60626 vs 60660 →

ZIP 60626 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 60626 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 60626 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 60626 ranks #null 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
60660 Chicago, IL 42,752 1.3 mi
60645 Chicago, IL 45,274 1.3 mi
60202 Evanston, IL 31,361 1.8 mi
60640 Chicago, IL 65,790 2.6 mi
60659 Chicago, IL 38,104 2.2 mi
60613 Chicago, IL 48,281 3.7 mi
60625 Chicago, IL 78,651 2.9 mi
60712 Lincolnwood, IL 12,590 3.3 mi
60201 Evanston, IL 43,125 3.6 mi
60657 Chicago, IL 65,996 4.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60626 in? ▼
ZIP code 60626 (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 60626? ▼
ZIP code 60626 in Chicago, IL has a population of 50,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60626? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60626 is $59,713, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60626? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60626 is $280,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60626? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60626 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60626? ▼
ZIP code 60626 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 7,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60626? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60626 are: Health care and social assistance (92), Accommodation and food services (77), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60626? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60626 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 60626? ▼
In ZIP code 60626, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 60626? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60626 is 36.5 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 60626? ▼
In ZIP code 60626, approximately 27.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60626? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60626 is 18.1% 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.