ZIP Code 60643
standardSource:
Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 49,952
- Median income
- $80,852
- Median home value
- $249,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.8%
- Land area
- 19.0 sq mi
2,625/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60643 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 49,952. The median household income is $80,852, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $249,300, 10% below the US average. 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60643 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.0 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 49,952 residents, producing a population density of 2,625 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 60643 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60643 sits at $80,852 (1% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,917. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $249,300 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,410 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60643 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60643 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 60643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60643.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
147 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 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 60643, 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
49,952
Population
19.0
Area (sq mi)
2,625
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60643?
43.7
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
3.4%
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?
$80,852
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$43,917
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 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?
19,422
Total Housing Units
17,819
Occupied Units
1,603
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,300
Median Home Value
+30% vs state
$1,410
Median Rent
1950
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60643 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 148 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 160 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 178 |
| 2023 | -3.0% | 172 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 192 |
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 689 business establishments in ZIP 60643, employing approximately 9,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,228,000.
689
Businesses
9,019
Employees
$347.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 147 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 38 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.0% |
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 60643 vs 60655 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60655 | Chicago, IL | 28,550 | 2.1 mi |
| 60620 | Chicago, IL | 72,216 | 2.9 mi |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 72,202 | 2.4 mi |
| 60805 | Evergreen Park, IL | 19,852 | 2.6 mi |
| 60406 | Blue Island, IL | 25,460 | 3.3 mi |
| 60636 | Chicago, IL | 40,916 | 5.3 mi |
| 60827 | Riverdale, IL | 27,946 | 3.8 mi |
| 60469 | Posen, IL | 5,930 | 5.1 mi |
| 60426 | Harvey, IL | 29,594 | 6.2 mi |
| 60456 | Hometown, IL | 4,349 | 4.1 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Cook County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60643 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 60643? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 60643? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 60643? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60643? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60643? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60643? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60643? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 60643? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60643? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60643? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60643? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Chicago, IL
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.