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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
$107,060
Median income
$586,200
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 60647 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.4 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 87,291 residents, producing a population density of 8,385 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 60647 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60647 sits at $107,060 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $70,281. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $586,200 (205% above the state average) with median rent at $1,774 per month, and 38.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60647 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60647 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 60647

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60647.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60647?

32.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%

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?

$107,060

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$70,281

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60647 ranks nationally

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

$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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

42,740

Total Housing Units

38,849

Occupied Units

3,891

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.8%
Renter 61.2%

$586,200

Median Home Value

+205% vs state

$1,774

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 60647 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 60647 ranks #3 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 60647 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 60647 ranks #5 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
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

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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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