ZIP Code 60639
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 90,407
- Median income
- $61,089
- Median home value
- $309,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.3%
- Land area
- 12.6 sq mi
7,157/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60639 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 90,407. The median household income is $61,089, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $309,900, 11% above the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60639 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.6 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 90,407 residents, producing a population density of 7,157 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 60639 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60639 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 60639 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 60639
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,341
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 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?
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
$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 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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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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