Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60644
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,648
- 5,361/sq mi High-density area
- $40,950
- Median income Below-median income area
- $239,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,361
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60644 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 60644 (Chicago, IL) fell -16.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.3 in 2023 to 167.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60644 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 48,648 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 5,361 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60644 reports a modest median household income of $40,950 (49% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,897. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.4%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $239,000 (25% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 30.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,132.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, 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 60644 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 60644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60644.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 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 60644, 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
48,648
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
5,361
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60644?
37.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
6.6%
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?
$40,950
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$22,897
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60644 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$40,950 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
20,246housing units
20,246
Total Housing Units
18,503
Occupied Units
1,743
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,000
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,132
Median Rent
1942
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
-16.1%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60644 have decreased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 164 |
| 2022 | +5.1% | 172 |
| 2023 | +15.7% | 199 |
| 2024 | -16.1% | 167 |
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 393 business establishments in ZIP 60644, employing approximately 5,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,649,000.
393
Businesses
5,433
Employees
$296.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 32 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 60644 vs 60624 →
ZIP 60644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60623
Chicago (60623)
92,108 residents
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
90,407 residents
- 60804
Cicero (60804)
84,573 residents
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
64,267 residents
- 60644
Chicago (60644)
48,648 residents
- 60624
Chicago (60624)
38,105 residents
- 60612 33,472
Chicago (60612)
33,472 residents
- 60302 32,108
Oak Park (60302)
32,108 residents
- 60304 17,231
Oak Park (60304)
17,231 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60644 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60304
Oak Park (60304)
$136,178 median income
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
$100,680 median income
- 60301
Oak Park (60301)
$99,167 median income
- 60130
Forest Park (60130)
$77,221 median income
- 60804
Cicero (60804)
$70,842 median income
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
$61,089 median income
- 60612
Chicago (60612)
$60,922 median income
- 60651 $54,409
Chicago (60651)
$54,409 median income
- 60623 $51,878
Chicago (60623)
$51,878 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60644 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60624 | Chicago, IL | 38,105 | 1.8 mi |
| 60651 | Chicago, IL | 64,267 | 1.7 mi |
| 60304 | Oak Park, IL | 17,231 | 1.7 mi |
| 60639 | Chicago, IL | 90,407 | 2.8 mi |
| 60804 | Cicero, IL | 84,573 | 2.9 mi |
| 60302 | Oak Park, IL | 32,108 | 1.9 mi |
| 60301 | Oak Park, IL | 2,539 | 2.2 mi |
| 60612 | Chicago, IL | 33,472 | 3.6 mi |
| 60623 | Chicago, IL | 92,108 | 3.0 mi |
| 60130 | Forest Park, IL | 14,167 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60644, 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 (48,648 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 60644 in?
ZIP code 60644 (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 60644?
ZIP code 60644 in Chicago, IL has a population of 48,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60644?
The median household income in ZIP 60644 is $40,950, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60644?
The median home value in ZIP 60644 is $239,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60644 is African American at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60644?
ZIP code 60644 has 393 business establishments employing approximately 5,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60644 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60644?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60644 decreased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 60644?
In ZIP code 60644, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 60644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60644 is 36.1 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 60644?
In ZIP code 60644, approximately 30.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60644 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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