Chicago, IL · standard
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 High-density area
- $61,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $309,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60639 (Chicago, IL) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.0 in 2023 to 225.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,341. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $309,900 (61% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 48.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,270.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60639 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 60639
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60639.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
214 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
154 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
120 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60639?
36.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
34.5%
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?
$61,089
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
28,389housing units
28,389
Total Housing Units
26,518
Occupied Units
1,871
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,900
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
90,407 residents
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
87,291 residents
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
74,298 residents
- 60641
Chicago (60641)
71,663 residents
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
64,267 residents
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
54,093 residents
- 60644
Chicago (60644)
48,648 residents
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
42,920 residents
- 60624
Chicago (60624)
38,105 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60639 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60639 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
$107,060 median income
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
$100,680 median income
- 60301
Oak Park (60301)
$99,167 median income
- 60630
Chicago (60630)
$98,860 median income
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
$88,533 median income
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
$84,799 median income
- 60641
Chicago (60641)
$83,758 median income
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
$61,089 median income
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
$54,409 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60639, 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 (90,407 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 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.
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