ZIP Code 60649
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 46,650
- Median income
- $44,175
- Median home value
- $213,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 7.6 sq mi
6,149/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
Chicago
ZIP code 60649 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 46,650. The median household income is $44,175, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $213,200, 23% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60649 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.6 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 46,650 residents, producing a population density of 6,149 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 60649 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60649 sits at $44,175 (45% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,997. The poverty rate stands at 27.5% and the unemployment rate at 14.7%. On housing, the median home value is $213,200 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 25.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60649 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60649 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 60649
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60649.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
30 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 60649, 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
46,650
Population
7.6
Area (sq mi)
6,149
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60649?
41.2
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
3.1%
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?
$44,175
Median Household Income
-45% vs state
$31,997
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 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?
27,851
Total Housing Units
24,166
Occupied Units
3,685
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,107
Median Rent
1943
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60649 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 162 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +4.6% | 186 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 188 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 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 351 business establishments in ZIP 60649, employing approximately 4,778 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,687,000.
351
Businesses
4,778
Employees
$231.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.8% |
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 60649 vs 60637 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60637 | Chicago, IL | 49,503 | 2.1 mi |
| 60619 | Chicago, IL | 63,825 | 2.3 mi |
| 60617 | Chicago, IL | 84,155 | 3.4 mi |
| 60615 | Chicago, IL | 40,603 | 3.2 mi |
| 60621 | Chicago, IL | 35,912 | 3.7 mi |
| 60653 | Chicago, IL | 29,908 | 4.4 mi |
| 60620 | Chicago, IL | 72,216 | 4.5 mi |
| 60633 | Chicago, IL | 12,927 | 6.8 mi |
| 60636 | Chicago, IL | 40,916 | 5.2 mi |
| 60628 | Chicago, IL | 72,202 | 5.5 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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