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ZIP Code 60628

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

72,202
2,553/sq mi
$54,644
Median income
$169,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,553
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60628 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60628 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 72,202 residents across 28.3 square miles, a density of 2,553 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60628 reports a modest median household income of $54,644 (32% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,133. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 17.1%. Housing costs here run $169,800 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,193 a month; 60.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60628, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 60628

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60628.

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 60628, 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

72,202

Population

28.3

Area (sq mi)

2,553

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60628?

40.1

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 3.6%
African American 90.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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

How ZIP 60628 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,644 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$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 60628 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 60628 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 60628 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 60628 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60628 in? ▼
ZIP code 60628 (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 60628? ▼
ZIP code 60628 in Chicago, IL has a population of 72,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60628? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60628 is $54,644, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60628? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60628 is $169,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60628? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60628 is African American at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60628? ▼
ZIP code 60628 has 511 business establishments employing approximately 7,654 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60628? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60628 are: Health care and social assistance (99), Retail trade (96), Other services (except public administration) (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60628? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60628 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 60628? ▼
In ZIP code 60628, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 60628? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60628 is 37.3 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 60628? ▼
In ZIP code 60628, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60628? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60628 is 23.3% 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.