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ZIP Code 60638

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

55,026
1,913/sq mi
$91,070
Median income
$299,100
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
1,913
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60638 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60638 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 55,026 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 1,913 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60638 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,070 (14% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,284. Poverty here runs at 6.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $299,100 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,348 monthly, and 79.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 34 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 60638 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 60638

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60638.

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 60638, 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

55,026

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

1,913

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60638?

38.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

25.7%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 60.8%

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?

$91,070

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$39,284

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60638 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,070 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

21,517

Total Housing Units

20,627

Occupied Units

890

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$299,100

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,348

Median Rent

1958

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60638 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 161
2021 +6.8% 171
2022 +10.7% 190
2023 +1.6% 193
2024 +6.2% 205

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 1,256 business establishments in ZIP 60638, employing approximately 37,741 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,286,113,000.

1,256

Businesses

37,741

Employees

$2.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 227 18.1%
Manufacturing 129 10.3%
Construction 119 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 119 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 114 9.1%
Wholesale trade 93 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 91 7.3%
Retail trade 84 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 4.6%
Finance and insurance 50 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 4.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 1.4%
Educational services 9 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.6%
Information 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 60638 vs 60459 →

ZIP 60638 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 60638 ranks #6 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 60638 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 60638 ranks the highest 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
60459 Burbank, IL 28,929 2.6 mi
60501 Summit Argo, IL 11,626 2.8 mi
60629 Chicago, IL 113,916 3.1 mi
60804 Cicero, IL 84,573 3.9 mi
60402 Berwyn, IL 63,448 3.8 mi
60455 Bridgeview, IL 16,446 3.4 mi
60534 Lyons, IL 10,649 3.5 mi
60453 Oak Lawn, IL 56,855 4.7 mi
60415 Chicago Ridge, IL 14,139 5.4 mi
60632 Chicago, IL 91,326 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

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Pop: 92,084
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Chicago, IL
Pop: 91,326
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Pop: 90,407
60647 standard
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Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60638 in? ▼
ZIP code 60638 (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 60638? ▼
ZIP code 60638 in Chicago, IL has a population of 55,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60638? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60638 is $91,070, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60638? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60638 is $299,100, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60638? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60638 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60638? ▼
ZIP code 60638 has 1,256 business establishments employing approximately 37,741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60638? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60638 are: Transportation and warehousing (227), Manufacturing (129), Construction (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60638? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60638 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 60638? ▼
In ZIP code 60638, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 60638? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60638 is 33.6 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 60638? ▼
In ZIP code 60638, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60638? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60638 is 6.4% 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.