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ZIP Code 60645

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

45,274
7,743/sq mi
$76,045
Median income
$328,200
Median home value
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
7,743
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60645 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60645 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 45,274 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 7,743 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60645 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,045 (5% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,725. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $328,200 (71% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,440 monthly, and 53.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 60645 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60645

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60645.

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 60645, 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

45,274

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

7,743

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60645?

37.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

34.9%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 14.2%
Asian 14.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

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?

$76,045

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$38,725

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60645 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,045 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,437

Total Housing Units

17,026

Occupied Units

1,411

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.8%
Renter 46.2%

$328,200

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,440

Median Rent

1953

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60645 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 151
2021 +4.5% 158
2022 +12.1% 177
2023 +5.2% 186
2024 +11.2% 207

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 565 business establishments in ZIP 60645, employing approximately 4,307 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,021,000.

565

Businesses

4,307

Employees

$204.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 100 17.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 79 14.0%
Construction 53 9.4%
Retail trade 53 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 27 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.9%
Finance and insurance 19 3.4%
Educational services 16 2.8%
Wholesale trade 12 2.1%
Manufacturing 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Information 5 0.9%

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 60645 vs 60626 →

ZIP 60645 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 60645 ranks #4 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 60645 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 60645 ranks #7 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
60626 Chicago, IL 50,139 1.3 mi
60659 Chicago, IL 38,104 1.3 mi
60202 Evanston, IL 31,361 1.5 mi
60625 Chicago, IL 78,651 2.4 mi
60712 Lincolnwood, IL 12,590 2.0 mi
60660 Chicago, IL 42,752 1.9 mi
60201 Evanston, IL 43,125 3.3 mi
60076 Skokie, IL 33,415 2.6 mi
60203 Evanston, IL 4,523 3.0 mi
60640 Chicago, IL 65,790 3.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60645 in? ▼
ZIP code 60645 (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 60645? ▼
ZIP code 60645 in Chicago, IL has a population of 45,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60645? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60645 is $76,045, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60645? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60645 is $328,200, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60645? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60645 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60645? ▼
ZIP code 60645 has 565 business establishments employing approximately 4,307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60645? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60645 are: Health care and social assistance (100), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60645? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60645 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 60645? ▼
In ZIP code 60645, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.2% 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 60645? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60645 is 31.4 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 60645? ▼
In ZIP code 60645, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60645? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60645 is 20.0% 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.