Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60647
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 87,291
- 8,385/sq mi High-density area
- $107,060
- Median income Above-median income area
- $586,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,385
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60647 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 60647 (Chicago, IL) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.7 in 2023 to 327.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60647 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 87,291 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 8,385 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,060 (34% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,281. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $586,200 (205% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 38.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,774.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60647 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 60647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60647.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
357 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
313 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
281 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
265 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
196 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 60647, 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
87,291
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
8,385
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60647?
32.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
15.1%
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?
$107,060
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$70,281
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60647 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,060 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
42,740housing units
42,740
Total Housing Units
38,849
Occupied Units
3,891
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$586,200
Median Home Value
+205% vs state ZIP avg
$1,774
Median Rent
1938
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60647 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 250 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 262 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 291 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 290 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 328 |
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 2,060 business establishments in ZIP 60647, employing approximately 18,625 people with a combined annual payroll of $848,121,000.
2,060
Businesses
18,625
Employees
$848.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 357 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 313 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 281 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 265 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 196 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 158 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 90 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 74 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 61 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 2.2% |
| Information | 42 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 39 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 1.8% |
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 60647 vs 60618 →
ZIP 60647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60618
Chicago (60618)
92,084 residents
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
90,407 residents
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
87,291 residents
- 60625
Chicago (60625)
78,651 residents
- 60614
Chicago (60614)
66,617 residents
- 60657
Chicago (60657)
65,996 residents
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
64,267 residents
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
52,548 residents
- 60624
Chicago (60624)
38,105 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60647 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60642
Chicago (60642)
$143,175 median income
- 60614
Chicago (60614)
$136,448 median income
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
$136,277 median income
- 60657
Chicago (60657)
$110,939 median income
- 60647
Chicago (60647)
$107,060 median income
- 60618
Chicago (60618)
$106,384 median income
- 60625
Chicago (60625)
$85,703 median income
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
$61,089 median income
- 60612
Chicago (60612)
$60,922 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60647 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60618 | Chicago, IL | 92,084 | 1.8 mi |
| 60622 | Chicago, IL | 52,548 | 1.6 mi |
| 60614 | Chicago, IL | 66,617 | 2.6 mi |
| 60625 | Chicago, IL | 78,651 | 3.6 mi |
| 60612 | Chicago, IL | 33,472 | 2.9 mi |
| 60639 | Chicago, IL | 90,407 | 2.8 mi |
| 60651 | Chicago, IL | 64,267 | 2.4 mi |
| 60624 | Chicago, IL | 38,105 | 3.0 mi |
| 60642 | Chicago, IL | 18,480 | 2.6 mi |
| 60657 | Chicago, IL | 65,996 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60647, 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 (87,291 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 60647 in?
ZIP code 60647 (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 60647?
ZIP code 60647 in Chicago, IL has a population of 87,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60647?
The median household income in ZIP 60647 is $107,060, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60647?
The median home value in ZIP 60647 is $586,200, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60647 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60647?
ZIP code 60647 has 2,060 business establishments employing approximately 18,625 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60647 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (357), Accommodation and food services (313), Health care and social assistance (281). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60647?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60647 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 60647?
In ZIP code 60647, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 60647?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60647 is 32.4 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 60647?
In ZIP code 60647, approximately 38.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60647 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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