ZIP Code 60638
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 55,026
- Median income
- $91,070
- Median home value
- $299,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 28.8 sq mi
1,913/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
Chicago
ZIP code 60638 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 55,026. The median household income is $91,070, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $299,100, 8% above the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 55,026 residents, producing a population density of 1,913 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60638 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60638 sits at $91,070 (14% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,284. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $299,100 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,348 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60638 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60638.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
227 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
129 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60638?
38.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
25.7%
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?
$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
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?
21,517
Total Housing Units
20,627
Occupied Units
890
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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