Chicago, IL · standard
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 High-density area
- $80,852
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60643 (Chicago, IL) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.2 in 2023 to 192.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,917. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,300 (30% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,410.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60643 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 60643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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
19,422housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 60643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
72,216 residents
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
72,202 residents
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
49,952 residents
- 60636
Chicago (60636)
40,916 residents
- 60426
Harvey (60426)
29,594 residents
- 60655 28,550
Chicago (60655)
28,550 residents
- 60827 27,946
Riverdale (60827)
27,946 residents
- 60406 25,460
Blue Island (60406)
25,460 residents
- 60805 19,852
Evergreen Park (60805)
19,852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60643 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60655
Chicago (60655)
$114,723 median income
- 60805
Evergreen Park (60805)
$95,719 median income
- 60643
Chicago (60643)
$80,852 median income
- 60469
Posen (60469)
$73,676 median income
- 60456
Hometown (60456)
$61,101 median income
- 60406
Blue Island (60406)
$56,557 median income
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
$54,644 median income
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
$48,146 median income
- 60426 $42,196
Harvey (60426)
$42,196 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60643, 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 (49,952 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 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.
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