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ZIP Code 60639

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

90,407
7,157/sq mi
$61,089
Median income
$309,900
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
7,157
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60639 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60639 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 90,407 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 7,157 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60639 reports a modest median household income of $61,089 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $24,341. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $309,900 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,270 per month, and 48.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60639 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 60639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60639.

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 60639, 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

90,407

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

7,157

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60639?

36.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

34.5%

Foreign-Born

White 17.7%
African American 13.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%

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?

$61,089

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$24,341

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60639 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,089 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

28,389

Total Housing Units

26,518

Occupied Units

1,871

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$309,900

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$1,270

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60639 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 169
2021 +7.3% 181
2022 +9.5% 198
2023 +6.0% 210
2024 +7.2% 225

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 1,214 business establishments in ZIP 60639, employing approximately 15,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $874,461,000.

1,214

Businesses

15,433

Employees

$874.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 214 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 154 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 148 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 135 11.1%
Construction 120 9.9%
Manufacturing 96 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 90 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 4.1%
Finance and insurance 49 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 4.0%
Wholesale trade 48 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 2.1%
Information 20 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.4%

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 60639 vs 60651 →

ZIP 60639 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 60639 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 60639 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 60639 ranks #8 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
60651 Chicago, IL 64,267 1.5 mi
60641 Chicago, IL 71,663 1.9 mi
60644 Chicago, IL 48,648 2.8 mi
60707 Elmwood Park, IL 42,920 2.6 mi
60630 Chicago, IL 54,093 3.6 mi
60647 Chicago, IL 87,291 2.8 mi
60302 Oak Park, IL 32,108 2.5 mi
60624 Chicago, IL 38,105 3.2 mi
60301 Oak Park, IL 2,539 3.1 mi
60634 Chicago, IL 74,298 3.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60639 in? ▼
ZIP code 60639 (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 60639? ▼
ZIP code 60639 in Chicago, IL has a population of 90,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60639? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60639 is $61,089, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60639? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60639 is $309,900, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60639? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60639 is Two or More Ethnicities at 24.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60639? ▼
ZIP code 60639 has 1,214 business establishments employing approximately 15,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60639? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60639 are: Retail trade (214), Other services (except public administration) (154), Accommodation and food services (148). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60639? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60639 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 60639? ▼
In ZIP code 60639, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 60639? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60639 is 36.5 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 60639? ▼
In ZIP code 60639, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60639? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60639 is 17.5% 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.