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ZIP Code 60632

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

91,326
4,744/sq mi
$64,809
Median income
$252,600
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
4,744
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60632 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 91,326 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 4,744 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60632 reports a modest median household income of $64,809 (19% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,228. Local economic indicators show a 15.0% poverty rate alongside 9.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $252,600 for a typical home value (32% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,127 a month; 60.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60632 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60632

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60632.

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 60632, 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

91,326

Population

19.3

Area (sq mi)

4,744

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60632?

35.5

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

43.4%

Foreign-Born

White 17.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%

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?

$64,809

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$26,228

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60632 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,809 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

29,011

Total Housing Units

27,292

Occupied Units

1,719

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$252,600

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1944

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60632 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 164
2021 +7.4% 176
2022 +10.8% 195
2023 +5.1% 205
2024 +4.5% 215

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 1,295 business establishments in ZIP 60632, employing approximately 20,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,094,368,000.

1,295

Businesses

20,101

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 185 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 171 13.2%
Retail trade 153 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 112 8.7%
Wholesale trade 111 8.6%
Construction 107 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 102 7.9%
Manufacturing 97 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 5.6%
Finance and insurance 68 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 2.5%
Information 13 1.0%
Utilities 9 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.6%
Educational services 6 0.5%

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 60632 vs 60629 →

ZIP 60632 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 60632 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 60632 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 60632 ranks #5 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
60629 Chicago, IL 113,916 2.5 mi
60623 Chicago, IL 92,108 2.5 mi
60609 Chicago, IL 64,906 3.0 mi
60652 Chicago, IL 40,959 4.4 mi
60804 Cicero, IL 84,573 3.0 mi
60624 Chicago, IL 38,105 4.8 mi
60608 Chicago, IL 82,739 3.4 mi
60636 Chicago, IL 40,916 3.4 mi
60638 Chicago, IL 55,026 3.6 mi
60612 Chicago, IL 33,472 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

60629 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 113,916
60623 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 92,108
60618 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 92,084
60639 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 90,407
60647 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 87,291
60804 standard
Cicero, IL
Pop: 84,573

Related Areas

Cook County Chicago, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60632 in? ▼
ZIP code 60632 (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 60632? ▼
ZIP code 60632 in Chicago, IL has a population of 91,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60632? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60632 is $64,809, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60632? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60632 is $252,600, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60632? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60632 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60632? ▼
ZIP code 60632 has 1,295 business establishments employing approximately 20,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60632? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60632 are: Transportation and warehousing (185), Accommodation and food services (171), Retail trade (153). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60632? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60632 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 60632? ▼
In ZIP code 60632, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 60632? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60632 is 33.0 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 60632? ▼
In ZIP code 60632, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60632? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60632 is 15.0% 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.