Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60649
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,650
- 6,149/sq mi High-density area
- $44,175
- Median income Below-median income area
- $213,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,149
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60649 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 60649 (Chicago, IL) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.7 in 2023 to 207.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60649 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 46,650 residents across 7.6 square miles, a density of 6,149 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60649 reports a modest median household income of $44,175 (45% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,997. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.7%. Median home value is $213,200 (11% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,107; 25.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60649 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 60649
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,997
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60649 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$44,175 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
27,851housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60649 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60617
Chicago (60617)
84,155 residents
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
72,216 residents
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
72,202 residents
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
63,825 residents
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
49,503 residents
- 60649
Chicago (60649)
46,650 residents
- 60636
Chicago (60636)
40,916 residents
- 60615
Chicago (60615)
40,603 residents
- 60621
Chicago (60621)
35,912 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60649 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60649 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60615
Chicago (60615)
$63,876 median income
- 60633
Chicago (60633)
$62,458 median income
- 60628
Chicago (60628)
$54,644 median income
- 60617
Chicago (60617)
$51,778 median income
- 60620
Chicago (60620)
$48,146 median income
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
$45,206 median income
- 60649
Chicago (60649)
$44,175 median income
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
$43,609 median income
- 60653
Chicago (60653)
$40,666 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60649 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60649, 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 (46,650 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 60649 in?
ZIP code 60649 (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 60649?
ZIP code 60649 in Chicago, IL has a population of 46,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60649?
The median household income in ZIP 60649 is $44,175, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60649?
The median home value in ZIP 60649 is $213,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60649?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60649 is African American at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60649?
ZIP code 60649 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 4,778 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60649?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60649 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60649?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60649 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 60649?
In ZIP code 60649, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 60649?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60649 is 36.3 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 60649?
In ZIP code 60649, approximately 25.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60649?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60649 is 27.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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