ZIP Code 60646
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 27,177
- Median income
- $112,525
- Median home value
- $503,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.1%
- Land area
- 11.8 sq mi
2,295/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60646 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 27,177. The median household income is $112,525, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $503,900, 81% above the US average. 61.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.8 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 27,177 residents, producing a population density of 2,295 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 60646 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60646 sits at $112,525 (41% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $63,107. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $503,900 (163% above the state average) with median rent at $1,274 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60646 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 60646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60646.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
161 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 58
Real estate and rental and leasing
58 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 60646, 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
27,177
Population
11.8
Area (sq mi)
2,295
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60646?
43.5
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
19.4%
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?
$112,525
Median Household Income
+41% vs state
$63,107
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 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?
11,924
Total Housing Units
11,434
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$503,900
Median Home Value
+163% vs state
$1,274
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60646 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 144 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 153 |
| 2022 | +6.9% | 163 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 170 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 177 |
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 802 business establishments in ZIP 60646, employing approximately 8,214 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,823,000.
802
Businesses
8,214
Employees
$427.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 20.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 89 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.3% |
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 60646 vs 60630 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60630 | Chicago, IL | 54,093 | 1.4 mi |
| 60712 | Lincolnwood, IL | 12,590 | 1.6 mi |
| 60077 | Skokie, IL | 26,825 | 2.9 mi |
| 60631 | Chicago, IL | 28,641 | 2.8 mi |
| 60659 | Chicago, IL | 38,104 | 2.9 mi |
| 60641 | Chicago, IL | 71,663 | 3.3 mi |
| 60076 | Skokie, IL | 33,415 | 3.3 mi |
| 60639 | Chicago, IL | 90,407 | 5.0 mi |
| 60053 | Morton Grove, IL | 23,260 | 3.7 mi |
| 60625 | Chicago, IL | 78,651 | 3.3 mi |
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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.
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