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ZIP Code 60634

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

74,298
4,033/sq mi
$88,533
Median income
$353,900
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
4,033
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60634 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 74,298 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 4,033 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60634 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,533 (11% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,302. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $353,900 for a typical home value (84% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,329 a month; 74.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 36 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 60634 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 60634

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60634.

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 60634, 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

74,298

Population

18.4

Area (sq mi)

4,033

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60634?

42.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

32.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%

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?

$88,533

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$40,302

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60634 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,533 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

29,204

Total Housing Units

27,382

Occupied Units

1,822

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$353,900

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,329

Median Rent

1952

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60634 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 147
2021 +8.2% 159
2022 +7.7% 171
2023 +4.3% 179
2024 +4.0% 186

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 1,525 business establishments in ZIP 60634, employing approximately 9,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,864,000.

1,525

Businesses

9,038

Employees

$427.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 340 22.3%
Transportation and warehousing 204 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 169 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 147 9.6%
Retail trade 134 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 122 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 80 5.3%
Finance and insurance 73 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 3.0%
Manufacturing 34 2.2%
Wholesale trade 31 2.0%
Educational services 21 1.4%
Information 10 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 60634 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 60634 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60634 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 60634 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
60707 Elmwood Park, IL 42,920 1.7 mi
60706 Harwood Heights, IL 23,134 1.3 mi
60656 Chicago, IL 27,613 2.2 mi
60171 River Grove, IL 10,246 2.2 mi
60631 Chicago, IL 28,641 3.4 mi
60641 Chicago, IL 71,663 3.0 mi
60301 Oak Park, IL 2,539 4.0 mi
60305 River Forest, IL 11,172 3.6 mi
60302 Oak Park, IL 32,108 3.7 mi
60176 Schiller Park, IL 11,795 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60634 in? ▼
ZIP code 60634 (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 60634? ▼
ZIP code 60634 in Chicago, IL has a population of 74,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60634? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60634 is $88,533, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60634? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60634 is $353,900, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60634? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60634 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60634? ▼
ZIP code 60634 has 1,525 business establishments employing approximately 9,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60634? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60634 are: Construction (340), Transportation and warehousing (204), Health care and social assistance (169). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60634? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60634 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60634? ▼
In ZIP code 60634, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 60634? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60634 is 36.3 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 60634? ▼
In ZIP code 60634, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60634? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60634 is 9.3% 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.