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ZIP Code 60646

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

27,177
2,295/sq mi
$112,525
Median income
$503,900
Median home value
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
2,295
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60646 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 27,177 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 2,295 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60646 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,525 (41% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $63,107. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 60646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60646.

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 60646, 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

27,177

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

2,295

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60646?

43.5

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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

How ZIP 60646 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,525 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.1%

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

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$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 60646 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 60646 ranks #8 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 60646 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 60646 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60646 in? ▼
ZIP code 60646 (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 60646? ▼
ZIP code 60646 in Chicago, IL has a population of 27,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60646? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60646 is $112,525, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60646? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60646 is $503,900, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60646? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60646 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60646? ▼
ZIP code 60646 has 802 business establishments employing approximately 8,214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60646? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60646 are: Health care and social assistance (161), Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Construction (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60646? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60646 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 60646? ▼
In ZIP code 60646, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.1% 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 60646? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60646 is 32.9 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 60646? ▼
In ZIP code 60646, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60646? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60646 is 6.8% 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.