Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60636
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,916
- 4,038/sq mi High-density area
- $38,807
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,038
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60636 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60636 (Chicago, IL) rose +25.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.8 in 2023 to 243.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60636 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 40,916 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 4,038 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60636 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,807 (52% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,709. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,300 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,155; owner occupancy is 52.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60636 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60636.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60636, 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
40,916
Population
10.1
Area (sq mi)
4,038
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60636?
34.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
13.9%
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?
$38,807
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$21,709
Per Capita Income
30.4%
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
40.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60636 ranks nationally
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$38,807 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,083housing units
14,083
Total Housing Units
11,306
Occupied Units
2,777
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,300
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,155
Median Rent
1938
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
+25.6%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60636 have increased 25.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +21.8% | 174 |
| 2021 | +0.2% | 174 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 205 |
| 2023 | -5.5% | 194 |
| 2024 | +25.6% | 243 |
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 312 business establishments in ZIP 60636, employing approximately 3,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,086,000.
312
Businesses
3,505
Employees
$149.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 84 | 26.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Information | 9 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 1.6% |
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 60636 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60629
Chicago (60629)
113,916 residents
- 60632
Chicago (60632)
91,326 residents
- 60608
Chicago (60608)
82,739 residents
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
72,216 residents
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
64,906 residents
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
49,952 residents
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
49,503 residents
- 60652 40,959
Chicago (60652)
40,959 residents
- 60636 40,916
Chicago (60636)
40,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60636 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60636 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
$95,719 median income
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
$80,852 median income
- 60652
Chicago (60652)
$80,020 median income
- 60608
Chicago (60608)
$73,366 median income
- 60632
Chicago (60632)
$64,809 median income
- 60629
Chicago (60629)
$60,826 median income
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
$58,896 median income
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
$48,146 median income
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
$43,609 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60636 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60621 | Chicago, IL | 35,912 | 1.5 mi |
| 60629 | Chicago, IL | 113,916 | 2.2 mi |
| 60609 | Chicago, IL | 64,906 | 2.6 mi |
| 60620 | Chicago, IL | 72,216 | 2.6 mi |
| 60637 | Chicago, IL | 49,503 | 3.4 mi |
| 60652 | Chicago, IL | 40,959 | 3.0 mi |
| 60608 | Chicago, IL | 82,739 | 5.0 mi |
| 60632 | Chicago, IL | 91,326 | 3.4 mi |
| 60643 | Chicago, IL | 49,952 | 5.3 mi |
| 60805 | Evergreen Park, IL | 19,852 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60636, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,916 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60636 in?
ZIP code 60636 (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 60636?
ZIP code 60636 in Chicago, IL has a population of 40,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60636?
The median household income in ZIP 60636 is $38,807, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60636?
The median home value in ZIP 60636 is $155,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60636 is African American at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60636?
ZIP code 60636 has 312 business establishments employing approximately 3,505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60636 are: Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (54), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60636?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60636 increased by 25.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 60636?
In ZIP code 60636, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 60636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60636 is 40.7 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 60636?
In ZIP code 60636, approximately 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60636 is 30.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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