ZIP Code 60628
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 72,202
- Median income
- $54,644
- Median home value
- $169,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 28.3 sq mi
2,553/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60628 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 72,202. The median household income is $54,644, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $169,800, 39% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60628 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.3 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 72,202 residents, producing a population density of 2,553 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 60628 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60628 sits at $54,644 (32% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,133. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 17.1%. On housing, the median home value is $169,800 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,193 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60628 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60628 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 60628
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60628.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 34
Transportation and warehousing
34 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60628, 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
72,202
Population
28.3
Area (sq mi)
2,553
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60628?
40.1
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
3.5%
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?
$54,644
Median Household Income
-32% vs state
$27,133
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate
37.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
28,615
Total Housing Units
23,042
Occupied Units
5,573
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,800
Median Home Value
-12% vs state
$1,193
Median Rent
1950
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60628 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 156 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 180 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 199 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 199 |
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 511 business establishments in ZIP 60628, employing approximately 7,654 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,258,000.
511
Businesses
7,654
Employees
$384.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 18 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
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 60628 vs 60643 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60643 | Chicago, IL | 49,952 | 2.4 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 3.0 mi |
| 60619 | Chicago, IL | 63,825 | 3.6 mi |
| 60419 | Dolton, IL | 22,788 | 4.5 mi |
| 60620 | Chicago, IL | 72,216 | 3.8 mi |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 3.5 mi |
| 60617 | Chicago, IL | 84,155 | 3.7 mi |
| 60655 | Chicago, IL | 28,550 | 4.4 mi |
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 4.2 mi |
| 60637 | Chicago, IL | 49,503 | 6.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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