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ZIP Code 60643

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

49,952
2,625/sq mi
$80,852
Median income
$249,300
Median home value
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
2,625
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60643 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60643 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 49,952 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 2,625 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60643 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,852 (1% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,917. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.8%. Housing costs here run $249,300 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,410 a month; 74.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 60643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60643.

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 60643, 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

49,952

Population

19.0

Area (sq mi)

2,625

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60643?

43.7

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 69.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

How ZIP 60643 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,852 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%

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

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$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 60643 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 60643 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60643 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 60643 ranks #3 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
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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60643 in? ▼
ZIP code 60643 (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 60643? ▼
ZIP code 60643 in Chicago, IL has a population of 49,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60643? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60643 is $80,852, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60643? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60643 is $249,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60643? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60643 is African American at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60643? ▼
ZIP code 60643 has 689 business establishments employing approximately 9,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60643? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60643 are: Health care and social assistance (147), Retail trade (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60643? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60643 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 60643? ▼
In ZIP code 60643, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.8% 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 60643? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60643 is 35.7 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 60643? ▼
In ZIP code 60643, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60643? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60643 is 15.6% 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.